Quintessence Red
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Sourced from the sun-drenched, south-facing slopes of the famed Quintessence Vineyard on Red Mountain, the Fidelitas Quintessence Red is a masterful expression of one of Washington State's most prestigious terroirs. Established on fractured basalt and gravelly soils, this vineyard experiences intense daytime heat followed by cool desert nights, a diurnal shift that coaxes out concentrated dark fruit flavors while preserving vital acidity. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes utilizes this fruit to craft a bold, structured red blend that pays homage to the power and elegance of Red Mountain. The wine undergoes meticulous fermentation and is aged in custom-selected French oak barrels, resulting in a seamless integration of robust tannins, rich cocoa notes, and deep blackberry layers that represent the pinnacle of modern Washington winemaking.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Fidelitas blev grundlagt i 2000 af den erfarne vinmager Charlie Hoppes som et dedikeret håndværkshus med fokus på at udtrykke det unikke terroir i Washington States Red Mountain AVA. Tro mod sit latinske navn – troskab – arbejder vinhuset ud fra en kompromisløs filosofi om at forblive tro mod druesortens og vinmarkens autentiske karakter. Druerne høstes fra berømte parceller som Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval og deres egen Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, hvorefter vinfremstillingen sker i små, nøje kontrollerede partier med målrettet fadlagring på eg. Fidelitas er særligt anerkendt for sine kraftfulde, strukturerede og lagringsværdige rødvine på klassiske Bordeaux-sorter, herunder de roste enkeltmarks-Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec samt husets signaturcuvée, Optu Red.