Zenato

An attractive fruit bouquet, fine and elegant spoils the nose. In the taste rather tender, soft and balanced with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

Light, sparkling white wine from the Trebbiano and Garganega grape varieties. Aromas reminiscent of pears, apples and herbs and the finely integrated acidity in the background give the Bianco di Custoza its light-hearted nature. SUPERIORE.DE

The extremely popular rosé classic from Lake Garda: cherry red underlaid old pink color, fresh on the nose of citrus and wild berries. Crisp and fresh on the palate, it is very suitable as an aperitif and with light dishes, as well as a summer companion in the afternoon. SUPERIORE.DE

Zenato's Pinot Grigio is a young, delicate wine with well-defined aromas of pears and apples on the nose and palate. A fresh wine experience at a top price. SUPERIORE.DE

One can certainly not deny this Bardolino its own personality. Floral, it ingratiates itself on the nose. The fruity taste, fresh and quaffable with a breath of Mediterranean Macchia. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong red with dark reflexes. Smells delicately of plum jam and gingerbread. Also soft on the palate, nuts and raisins, nice juicy fruit. A real flatterer, wonderfully balanced with great drinking flow - one of our bestsellers. SUPERIORE.DE

With the Lugana San Benedetto, Zenato shows every year anew how delicious the whites from Lake Garda can be. Crisp apples, pears, flowers and spices are just some of the notes that flow from this graceful, very pleasing white wine. On the palate, it is spicy, full and harmonious, and the vibrant acidity blends freshly and well into the overall picture. SUPERIORE.DE

Santa Cristina Chardonnay smells of a colorful bouquet of aromas of dried quince, lemon, almond and minerals. The interesting taste is well balanced and harmonious. A delicious wine with great drinkability. SUPERIORE.DE

Cormi, a blend of Corvina and Merlot, is a rich and engagingly soft wine. On the nose it shows floral and earthy notes, while the taste has an overwhelming fruitiness (berry aroma) and light spicy nuances. SUPERIORE.DE

A successful work from Zenato's Azienda Agricola Santa Cristina. Straw yellow with an expansive aroma of flowers, honey and sweet spices and a full, fresh taste that finishes with an elegant almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium ruby red colour, fine notes of cherries and chocolate on the nose and a delicate scent of spices. Balanced, fresh, crisp on the palate and with its fine spicy note a versatile food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

Elegant and extremely popular and full-bodied Spumante by Zenato, which with its fragrant, fresh, soft and silky nature confidently demonstrates what can be extracted from the terroir. SUPERIORE.DE

Golden yellow color and with just as rich fragrance of yellow fruits. On the palate, the overripe fruity sweetness with delicacy dominates the powerful, juicy taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spring flower, vanilla and toasted oak aromas shape the nose along with whiffs of beeswax. The aromas follow through to the creamy palate, along with yellow apple and lemon drop. Fresh acidity lifts the rich flavors." Wine Enthusiast

"Evolved but attractive bouquet. Great texture and concentration on the palate; plenty of stone fruit flavours. Long finish." Decanter

"Rich flavors of star fruit and roasted fig are set in this well-cut, medium- to full-bodied white, framed by sleek acidity. There's a subtle chalk-tinged undertow, with hints of citrus peel, dried thyme, graphite and spice playing on the lightly juicy finish." Wine Spectator

"This has a distinctly nutty nose with cooked apple and marmalade on toast. It’s full-bodied with firm texture and a very long finish. Toasted-walnut, smoked-almond and jack-fruit notes linger. Wax and lemon-curd undertones, too. Such depth and length." James Suckling

Cresasso - an exquisite, single-varietal Corvina. Intensely scented with dark fruits, rose petals and spices. A rich, concentrated fruit on the palate, silky, with remarkable inner sweetness. Striking and sensual. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild strawberries, plums, raspberries, leather and sweet spice and chocolate; brooding, powerful and tannic. A wise purchase for the cellar." Decanter

"This has walnut, black-cherry, dried-flower and citrus-peel aromas. Pollen and sweet fig notes on the palate. Dried fruit. It’s full-bodied with velvety tannins and good length." James Suckling

Zenato's Amarone is all about elegance, with ripe fruit at the heart of its inviting bouquet with light tones of aromatic herbs. On the palate, its overripe power and warm, expansive flavor are evident. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, sparkling ruby. Very appealing and complex nose of plum, black cherry and a touch of leather. Good concentration on the palate, shows itself also quite juicy, plump fruit, fine-meshed tannin, in the final firm pressure." Falstaff

"Zesty, vibrant and exotic, the 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico makes a serious impression with its unique bouquet of dried roses, lime zest, cherry sauce, plums and a dusting of crushed violet candies. It’s silky and pliant in texture, motivated by juicy acids, with a mix of ripe strawberry, pomegranate and cranberry sauce, as balsamic spices and hints of almond come forward toward the close. There is so much going on here, as the 2016 resonates on wild berry fruit and sweet inner florals. This may be a more opulent expression of the vintage, but it’s built to last, and sure to win a lot of fans." Vinous

Perfect, very harmonious Merlot with accentuated fruitiness and impressive fullness and an infinite finish. A pleasantly juicy and at the same time elegant drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"A balanced and refined red with plum, berry and cherry character. Hints of cocoa powder. Full body, fine tannins and a clean and racy finish." James Suckling

Deep bouquet of black berries and cocoa, violets and lavender. The taste with aromas of cherries, blackberries and wild berries, in the long finish the invigorating fresh impressions of medicinal herbs. A noble wine of the upper class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark purple. A pleasant bouquet with notes of blackberry jam, cocoa and herbs; juicy in the mouth, the tannins fine-grained and well integrated, pleasant, smooth finish to notes of cherry confit and vanilla. Very well done." Vinum

"An inky red, full-bodied and finely knit, layering lightly dusty, supple tannins with notes of black cherry coulis, date fruit, balsamic and iron. Long and silky on the palate, with the tannins emerging to firm the spiced finish." Wine Spectator

"This is a huge and impressive wine, but somehow graceful and subtle. It packs an eclectic array of brambleberry compote, violet essence, eucalyptus, oyster shell, pure iodine, vanilla, resin, tar, cassis, plum liqueur and hot stones. You can only stand back in awe as one shade of fruit appears after the next and a barrage of tannin coats your mouth. Yet, this is gentle, agile and flowing. Nevertheless, its main attraction remains its unashamed, monumental power and muscularity. A haunting wine that sends chills down your spine. An epoch-defining wine for Veneto that harks back to the legends of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Perhaps the best Amarone ever made. Impossible to resist now, but better in 2022." James Suckling

Cresasso - an exquisite, single-varietal Corvina. Intensely scented with dark fruits, rose petals and spices. A rich, concentrated fruit on the palate, silky, with remarkable inner sweetness. Striking and sensual. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild strawberries, plums, raspberries, leather and sweet spice and chocolate; brooding, powerful and tannic. A wise purchase for the cellar." Decanter

"This has walnut, black-cherry, dried-flower and citrus-peel aromas. Pollen and sweet fig notes on the palate. Dried fruit. It’s full-bodied with velvety tannins and good length." James Suckling

The heart project "Archivio Storico Zenato" was created by Nadia Zenato in order to pay special attention to the excellence of an entire region. Just 2,000 bottles of 0.75l and 400 magnums each are sold in selected specialist shops.

The grapes for this jewel come from the oldest vines of the hills of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella. During and after the harvest a strict selection of the grapes takes place, then the grapes dry in small wooden boxes (fruttai) in well ventilated rooms and are gently pressed at the end of the Appassimento process. The fermentation takes place on the skins for about 20 days, after which the wine matures for 10 years in a large Slavonian oak barrel. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich, harmonious red, offering a lovely, detailed range of baked cherry, toffee, dried lemon thyme, fig cake and toasted cardamom flavors, with a subtle smoky underpinning. Soft, citrus peel acidity and seamlessly integrated creamy tannins provide a fine, supple frame. This is aging gracefully." Wine Spectator

"The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Archivio Storico Zenato is available in numbered bottles (I tasted bottle 0237 of 2,500 made). The packaging is elegant, and the bottle is made with heavy glass. The contents are rich and almost overdone with spice, jammy ripe fruit and blackberry preserves. Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina grapes are dried for 120 days. Despite the wine's large and heavy frame, it does carry itself with impressive elegance and grace." Robert Parker

"This is an amazing Amarone with incredible aromas of dried fruit, raisins, chocolate and spice. Intense dried flowers. Fruit tea. Minerals. Full-bodied with a deep and rich finish. Juicy and chewy. Incredible structure. Dry finish. One to age for decades ahead in the cellar. Only 2,000 bottles made." James Suckling