Zenato – Amarone Riserva Sergio Zenato

Veneto

R1,895.00

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