Zeni
Amarone della Valpolicella 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella |
| Aging | In 50-hectolitre oak barrels for 2-3 years, depending on the vintage; traditionally matured in small oak barrels. |
- Name and vintage: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2022, 0.75 l
- Origin and grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara from the hills north of Verona
- Traditional method: hand harvesting and drying for 2-4 months to intensify the aromas
- Maturation in oak: aged for 2-3 years in large 50 hl barrels for greater balance
- Profile: notes of plum jam, dried fruit and spices; serve at 17-19°C, 15.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico by Zeni is a Venetian red wine created from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Resulting from a slow drying of the grapes, it stands out for its structured and dense style. The aromatic bouquet recalls plum jam and dried fruit, enriched with hints of aromatic herbs, cloves, cocoa and violet. On the palate, it offers a creamy texture, supported by mature tannins and a lively acidity that leads to a long and velvety finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Valpolicella Classica, a historic hilly area located north of Verona. The altitude of the vineyards ensures regular ripening and the development of healthy bunches. The vines sink their roots into red and brown soils, composed of debris, calcareous marl and basalt. This specific geology contributes to the structure of the wine, giving it a marked depth of colour and a pronounced spicy complexity, favouring a harmonious balance between freshness and tannic texture.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and careful selection of the most intact bunches. These are placed on trays to rest for several months, a phase necessary to concentrate sugars and aromas. Vinification involves fermentation that includes a prolonged maceration on the skins, essential for extracting colour and substance. Subsequently, the wine matures for a period of two or three years in large oak barrels, with the aid of smaller barrels, thus consolidating the harmony between the natural residual sugars and the acidic component.
History and Curiosities
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG from Cantina F.lli Zeni celebrates Venetian excellence thanks to the meticulous drying of the grapes, a traditional method that concentrates its aromas and structure. The 2022 vintage stands out for its undisputed prestige, awarded the silver medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and the Decanter World Wine Awards. Enhanced by the commemorative seal for the 150th anniversary, this imposing red wine matures patiently in large oak barrels, a testament to a quality recognised over time by Gambero Rosso and James Suckling.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Fausto Zeni
- Bottles produced: 1.000.000
- Hectares: 35
Later the task was entrusted to Gaetano Zeni who in addition to the deliveries began to intercede also the products transported, among them the wine so much that in the 50's had a spacious cellar erected on the hills that from Bardolino extend to the south a few hundred meters from the slope east of Lake Garda.
At the moment Fausto Zeni is taking care of the enological part in the cellar, while his sister Federica is in charge of relations with public relations and marketing. In about 25 hectares of vineyards there are 5 denominations: Bardolino, near the headquarters, then moving to the east we have Valpolicella, Lugana, Custoza and Soave.
To mention the Wine Museum set up by the Company at the Costabella locality of Bardolino, the very spacious Bottaia where in about 1500 square meters lie different types of barrels and the beautiful "Tempio di Bacco" a room full of paintings that tells the figure of Bacchus. Read more
| Name | Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Zeni |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG from Cantina F.lli Zeni celebrates Venetian excellence thanks to the meticulous drying of the grapes, a traditional method that concentrates its aromas and structure. The 2022 vintage stands out for its undisputed prestige, awarded the silver medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and the Decanter World Wine Awards. Enhanced by the commemorative seal for the 150th anniversary, this imposing red wine matures patiently in large oak barrels, a testament to a quality recognised over time by Gambero Rosso and James Suckling. |
| Origin | Valpolicella Classica (hilly area north of Verona) |
| Soil composition | Predominantly red and brown soils on debris, calcareous marls and basalts |
| Harvest | Hand-picked, carefully selecting the best bunches from hillside vineyards. The grapes are placed in trays and left to wither to encourage the concentration of sugars, extract, aromas and glycerine. |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Drying of the grapes |
| Wine making | Manual selection of the grape bunches; drying of the grapes for 2-3 months (up to 2-4 months); traditional fermentation on the skins with prolonged maceration for 15-20 days (2-4 weeks); ageing/maturation for 2-3 years in large 50-hectolitre oak barrels. |
| Aging | In 50-hectolitre oak barrels for 2-3 years, depending on the vintage; traditionally matured in small oak barrels. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 6.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |