Zenato – Amarone Riserva Sergio Zenato
Veneto
R1,825.00
Out of stock
80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta and Croatina from SE facing hilly area in Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella at 300-350 m with limy clay soil rich in rock fragments and vines of average age 20 yrs.
Manual harvest and grading in October. Dried ~4 months in well ventilated lofts. Pressed in January and slow-fermented for 15-20 days on skins. Aged 4+ yrs in large oak botti, and at least 1 yr in bottle.
16.5% Abv.
Cuvee produced only in excellent vintages in honor of late founder Sergio Zenato.
Critical Acclaim:
Best in show at Decanter 2022
Wine Spectator 91/100
| Wine Region | Veneto |
|---|---|
| Wine Estate | Zenato |
| Wine Cultivar | Corvina, Croatina, Oseleta, Rondinella |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Food Pairing | Bobotie – Spicy Cape Malay, Cheese – Hard Matured (24+month Parmigiano and similar), Dark Chocolate, Game Meat, Lamb Stew / Poitjie |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Wine Style | Full-bodied, Rich, Structured |
| Suggested for | Cellaring / Collecting, Classic Wines, Friendly Evening, Gift Idea |
