Zenato
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta |
| Aging | Ageing in large oak casks for at least 36 months (up to approximately 4 years), with further ageing in the bottle. |
- Type and grapes: 2021 dry red wine from Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta
- Intense aromas: Alcohol-soaked cherries, dried fruit, liquorice, sweet tobacco, balsamic hints
- Production method: Manual harvesting and grape drying for 3-4 months to concentrate the aromas
- Wood ageing: 36 months in oak barrels, warm, velvety taste and elegant tannins
- Pairings: Perfect with game and mature cheeses; 96 James Suckling points
Description
What kind of wine it is
Zenato's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a Venetian red wine produced from an elegant blend of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta. This expression of excellence falls under the prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) designation, representing a structured, complex, and deeply enveloping style. The aromatic profile offers intense notes of black cherries in alcohol, liquorice, and delicate balsamic echoes, supported by a majestic structure and noble tannins. The result of a long drying process and prolonged ageing in oak barrels, it is distinguished by a warm, velvety palate with remarkable longevity.
Where it comes from
This majestic red is born in the historic heart of Valpolicella, specifically in the hillside vineyards of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella in Veneto. The vines, which boast an average age of thirty years, grow at an altitude of between 300 and 350 metres above sea level, benefiting from excellent south-eastern exposure. The soil in this area is predominantly chalky and calcareous, enriched by a strong stony component that ensures excellent water drainage. This specific soil composition, combined with the unique climatic conditions, shapes the wine's intense character, favouring a natural aromatic concentration.
How it is produced
The production process begins between the end of September and the beginning of October with a rigorous manual harvest of the bunches. Subsequently, the grapes are placed in drying rooms for a drying period of three to four months, an essential technical step to favour the concentration of sugars and aromas. After this stage, crushing and a slow maceration on the skins for fifteen to twenty days at a controlled temperature take place. Ageing takes place for a minimum of thirty-six months in large oak casks, before concluding with a further period of resting in the bottle prior to release.
History and curiosities
Born from the passion of the Zenato family, who since 1960 have enhanced the winemaking excellence of the Veneto landscape, this wine has established itself as an authentic icon of the Veronese territory. Its creation is historically signed by the oenologist Alberto Zenato, a skilled guardian of an inestimable tradition. This prestigious label consistently boasts international recognition of the highest prestige, having achieved the exceptional score of 96 points from the famous critic James Suckling and the coveted Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso award, as a testament to its supreme quality.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Alberto Zenato
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 95
1960 – San Benedetto di Lugana. It’s here that the heart of Sergio Zenato started to beat. His story is made of passion and hard work; a deep connection to his land and his people; entrepreneurial ability and openness to innovation and new vinification techniques and investment in native grape varieties.
A story that stretches from the banks of Lake Garda to the hills of nearby Valpolicella where the estate’s reds are born from sunny vineyards of Corvina and Rondinella in Costalunga in Sant’Ambrogio commune. Read more
| Name | Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Zenato |
| Story | History and curiosities Born from the passion of the Zenato family, who since 1960 have enhanced the winemaking excellence of the Veneto landscape, this wine has established itself as an authentic icon of the Veronese territory. Its creation is historically signed by the oenologist Alberto Zenato, a skilled guardian of an inestimable tradition. This prestigious label consistently boasts international recognition of the highest prestige, having achieved the exceptional score of 96 points from the famous critic James Suckling and the coveted Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso award, as a testament to its supreme quality. |
| Origin | Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (Verona) |
| Soil composition | Predominantly gypsiferous and calcareous, stony |
| Plants per hectare | Five thousand |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals |
| Harvest | Second half of September, first half of October |
| Fermentation temperature | Around 22 °C |
| Fermentation | 15–20 days |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested with grape drying for 3–4 months, crushing and slow maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature, ageing in large oak barrels (min. 36 months). |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting between late September and early October; drying of the bunches for 3–4 months in a drying room to concentrate sugars and aromas; crushing and slow maceration on the skins for 15–20 days at a controlled temperature (approx. 22 °C); ageing in large oak casks for at least 36 months (up to approximately 4 years) followed by further ageing in the bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing in large oak casks for at least 36 months (up to approximately 4 years), with further ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |