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Bardolino DOC 2023
This Bardolino certainly cannot be denied its own personality. It caresses the nose with floral notes. The fruity flavour is fresh and palatable with a hint of Mediterranean scrub. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 29,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 62 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Chiaretto Bardolino DOC 2023
The extremely flavoursome rosé classic from Lake Garda: Chiaretto Bardolino is floral, sweet and nuanced in the glass, with notes of wild strawberries and candied citrus fruits. It is soft and supple, with a brilliant acidity that maintains balance and crisp red fruits that resonate beneath the rosy inner flowers. Lasts an impressively long time and remains completely refreshing. A subtle hint of minerality remains. Excellent as an aperitif and with light dishes as well as a summery accompaniment in the afternoon. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 25,60 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,10 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,70 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,21
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03072923 · 0,75 l · 10,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Alanera” Rosso Veneto IGT 2019
Part of the grapes of the Alanera are air-dried before fermentation in the appassimento process to promote the concentration of the aromas. Dark ruby red. On the nose, the scent of dried and fresh cherries, plus a little coffee and sweet tobacco. On the palate then berry-fresh with a nice acid wire and fine tannins. A full, round wine for many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE
"A fusion of traditional regional grape varieties with proportions of Merlot (5%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). A touch of appassimento adds girth and a hint of mahogany-tinged cherry sweetness to the mid palate. Herbal bitters, juice and amaro overlay the finish." James Suckling
"This wine has forward aromas of black plum and blueberry pie. Though not an Amarone, the winery partially dries 50% of the grapes for a few months creating a wine made from both fresh fruit and dried fruit. This creates a wine that is lush and rich on the palate, but vibrant and intense in equal proportions. It is silky smooth, with a long finish of spiced plums and dried herbs." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18‑20 months tonneau
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 35,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 8,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03073619 · 0,75 l · 11,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2020
Brilliant ruby colour with a dense rim. Delicately scented with plum jam, cherry, black pepper, violets and gingerbread. Also soft on the palate, with notes of nuts, sultanas and lovely juicy fruit. A real flatterer, wonderfully balanced with great drinking flow, and one of our bestsellers for years. SUPERIORE.DE
"Macerated red and blue fruit sprinkled with fresh and dried herbs waft from the glass of this classic Valpolicella. A balanced palate highlights a core of warmed ripe cherries, thyme and fresh tobacco that finish with ripe and gentle tannins." Wine Enthusiast
"Super-clean aromas of spicy red fruit and perfumed oak follow through to a medium-bodied palate with well-integrated tannins and a well-ordered finish. All nicely in place." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 33,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,51 g/l
- Residual sugar: 6,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,51
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03072120 · 0,75 l · 13,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“San Benedetto” Lugana DOC 2023
With the Lugana San Benedetto, Zenato shows anew every year how delicious the white wines 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. The flavour is spicy, full and harmonious and the vibrant acidity blends freshly and well-balanced into the overall picture. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03070223 · 0,75 l · 15,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Santa Cristina” Lugana DOC 2023
Every year a successful wine from Zenato's Azienda Agricola Santa Cristina. Straw yellow with an expansive aroma of flowers, honey and sweet spices as well as a full, fresh flavour and tension that ends with an elegant almond note. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,51 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,97 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,24 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,24
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03070323 · 0,75 l · 20,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Santa Cristina” Cabernet Sauvignon Garda DOC 2020
Bright ruby red, 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
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
grilled red meat, spicy poultry - Total extract: 34,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,62 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 68 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Metodo Classico Spumante Lugana DOC 2020 brut
Elegant and extremely popular, full-bodied Spumante from Zenato, which confidently demonstrates what can be achieved from the terroir with its fragrant, fresh, soft and silky style. Aged on the lees for three years. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,33 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,04 g/l
- Residual sugar: 6,59 g/l
- Sulfite: 76 mg/l
- pH value: 3,26
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03070920 · 0,75 l · 23,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
Ripassa della Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2019
The world-famous Valpolicella Superiore from Zenato, produced using the Ripasso method, is a rich wine with the best value. It is peppery, with earthy tones and gravel giving way to black cherries and savoury herbs. It reveals deep, silky textures balanced by vibrant acids, while ripe red and black fruits resonate under a hint of lavender. Zenato's Ripassa is concentrated and intense, but at the same time conveys elegance and leaves a fresh note of violet candy on the palate that lingers for a long time. SUPERIORE.DE
"Right from the start, this wine shows a beautiful balance between fruity and non-fruity flavours. Aromas of wild plums, dried leaves and fresh flowers share the moment in the glass. The palate is soft and fruity, with flavours of black cherries at the centre. This fruitiness is supported on the finish by notes of turned earth and cocoa." Wine Enthusiast
"The Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2019 is dark and brooding in the glass with rich plum and mocha tones accompanied by crushed ash stone. On the inside, it is surprisingly juicy and energetic, combining sour cherry with notes of sage and black olive over a core of vibrant acidity. The 2019 leaves the cheeks tingling and finishes full of tension and spice as the balsamic notes slowly fade away." Vinous
"An elegant red wine of medium body and freshness, with light, fine tannins framing a juicy palette of sun-dried cherries and cranberries, red liquorice, eucalyptus and spiced orange peel that linger on the finish." Wine Spectator
"A beautiful blend of red berries, bright orange peel and spicy cedar on the nose that transitions into a full, round and silky palate with very fine tannins that are well integrated into the texture. Lots of flavour and good length. It's hard not to be satisfied with a glass or two of this. Lasting. Drink it now." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 5% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 35,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,68 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,33 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sansonina” Lugana DOC 2022
This spontaneously fermented Lugana from the Sansonina winery is a masterpiece with its broad aroma of exotic fruits. On the palate, in addition to the intense fruit, there is enough room for a fine minerality and freshness. It is undisputedly one of the most serious Lugana we know. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,66 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,46 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,22
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Selezione Sergio Zenato” Lugana Riserva DOC 2020
Brilliant golden yellow. On the nose, complex notes of light peach, fresh pineapple and poached apricot. On the palate, rich, creamy with accents of smoke and toasted almonds. The finish is long, mineral and herbal. This very focused and complex white paints a pretty portrait of the refined side of the Trebbiano di Lugana grape, which is growing in popularity. SUPERIORE.DE
"Rich straw yellow with a golden yellow core. Very filigree on the nose, candied oranges, ripe honeydew melon and camomile, flint and light spice. Creamy texture on the palate, mineral stretches across the palate, ripe fruit core, some vanilla, distinct use of wood on the final." Falstaff
"A subtle burst of vanilla bean and almond paste gives way to a refined and pretty blend of crushed apples, lemon oil and spices as the 2020 Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato comes to life in the glass. The Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato is silky and smooth, with a textural wave of ultra-ripe fruit perfectly balanced by salty minerals and tongue-twisting acidity. The 2020 lasts incredibly long while remaining wonderfully fresh, with hints of citrus custard and sweet spice still lingering. The Riserva Sergio Zenato strikes a beautiful balance between the influence of oak and the zesty character of Trebbiano di Lugana." Vinous
"It has been aged on its lees, which adds a mealy almond and sharp mineral undercurrent to the stone fruit notes. While the hint of cedar is quite obvious, there is depth and impressive savouriness, not to mention good length. It should age well over the medium term." James Suckling
"A toasty white wine with a rich array of flavours of pear tart, quince paste, toasted almonds and lemon meringue, well defined and enlivened by supple acidity and salty minerality. Medium to full-bodied, with a long, delicious finish." Wine Spectator
"Pure Trebbiano from the old vineyards of Podere Massoni near Peschiera del Garda. Notes of bergamot on the nose, then jasmine, chamomile and a hint of basil. Crisp, taut, with nice acidity and a long finish." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months tonneau
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 25,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,29 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,30
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03070520 · 0,75 l · 33,32 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
“Selezione Sergio Zenato” Lugana Riserva DOC 2021
Brilliant golden yellow colour. Complex notes of light peach, fresh pineapple and poached apricot on the nose. Rich and creamy on the palate with accents of smoke and toasted almonds. The finish is long-lasting, mineral and herb-accentuated. This very focussed and complex white paints a beautiful portrait of the refined side of the Trebbiano di Lugana grape, which is becoming increasingly popular. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months tonneau
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 25,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,99 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,33
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cresasso” Corvina Veronese IGT 2017
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
"This is packed with spicy red and black fruit, almost exotic in style, with notes of fresh dates, passion fruit, raspberries and the tiniest twist of chocolate. A full-bodied palate with ever more vivid fruit that latches onto the very fine and lightly firm tannins to give a pristine finish with lots of flavor and good length." James Suckling
"The 2017 Corvina Cresasso is aromatically stunning, with a captivating blend of raspberry and cherry sauce offset by a dusting of sweet spice and cocoa. This model of elegance is coasting silken textural waves across a core of vibrant acidity as masses of mineral-tinged red and blue fruits saturate the senses. The 2017 finishes structured and grippy with a primary concentration that lingers as tart red plums and rosy inner florals slowly fade. This varietal Corvina is fantastic, yet it will require cellaring to show its best." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Corvina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months french oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 36,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,15 g/l
- Residual sugar: 6,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 53 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03073117 · 0,75 l · 49,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping10 units available
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018
Zenato's Amarone is all about elegance, with ripe fruit at the centre of the inviting bouquet with light notes of aromatic herbs. Powerful, sparkling ruby colour. Very appealing and multi-layered nose of plum, black cherry and a hint of leather. The palate reveals its overripe power, fine tannins and warm, expansive flavour. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright garnet red with a broad, brightening rim. Baroque bouquet on the nose, of sultanas, preserved cherry and varnish. Powerful on the palate, slightly warming, with a fine-grained tannin structure, mouth-filling and extremely long on the tongue." Falstaff
"Very ripe nose with aromas of dried sultanas, toffee, angelica and dark plum fruit. Powerful, soft and warm on the palate." Decanter
"A harmonious version, round and medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins wrapped in a fragrant blend of macerated cherries and strawberries, tea roses and tea leaves, minerals and spices. Juicy finish." Wine Spectator
"The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 is exotic in the glass, with nuances of blood orange and mint that fade into preserved cherries and cloves. Supple and round on the entry, it impresses with its core of lively acidity and vividly ripe red fruits, which create an interplay of sweet and sour on the palate. The wine finishes with depth and concentration, but is also unexpectedly fresh and allows notes of plums and autumnal spices to linger for a long time. For this vintage, this is an extremely successful achievement. I take my hat off to Zenato." Vinous
"Very aromatic, with flavours of dried red and black fruits, including dried blueberries and dates, along with a lovely, spicy layer of nutmeg and pressed flowers. Full-bodied with an amazingly harmonious texture on the palate, thanks to the dense, very fine tannins, which also provide super length. A bright, salty, mineral note sets in and drives the finish even further. Exquisite Amarone." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta & Croatina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 36 months oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 39,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 69 mg/l
- pH value: 3,59
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sansonina” Merlot Garda DOC 2019
Sansonina is a strictly limited and very ambitious project of the Zenato family, using only the best grapes from their own vineyards. Only a small amount of it reaches the specialist trade each year in numbered bottles.
A textbook-like bouquet of a slightly mature Merlot with dark fruit depth and beautiful notes of graphite and flint. Warm and soft on the palate, yet punchy, very precise and dry, at the same time showing lots of dark cherries and a fine sweet spiciness. You can literally feel the Lake Garda climate in its fresh and extremely harmonious character and you can be very excited about further years of bottle ageing! SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2019 Merlot Veronese smells of herbs, crushed cherries and blueberries. It feels soft, almost creamy, with juicy acidity that balances and bright red and blue fruits that cascade. It finishes with a pleasant inner sweetness, leaving grippy tannins that retain a lovely freshness. This incredibly beautiful Merlot will capture many hearts." Vinous
"Aromas of bright and ripe black cherries vie with lightly charred roasting herbs, mild chili and dark floral notes. Full-bodied and silky with very fine tannins that are well sunk into the wine, allowing the fruit to build through the palate. Long, long finish with a gentle expansion of tannin and fruit. Classy. So tempting now, but will gain in complexity over a few years." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months in small oak barrels
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,36 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,48 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 54 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03073319 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available
Ripassa della Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2019 · MAGNUM
The world-famous Valpolicella Superiore from Zenato, produced using the Ripasso method, is a rich wine with the best value. It is peppery, with earthy tones and gravel giving way to black cherries and savoury herbs. It reveals deep, silky textures balanced by vibrant acids, while ripe red and black fruits resonate under a hint of lavender. Zenato's Ripassa is concentrated and intense, but at the same time conveys elegance and leaves a fresh note of violet candy on the palate that lingers for a long time. SUPERIORE.DE
"Right from the start, this wine shows a beautiful balance between fruity and non-fruity flavours. Aromas of wild plums, dried leaves and fresh flowers share the moment in the glass. The palate is soft and fruity, with flavours of black cherries at the centre. This fruitiness is supported on the finish by notes of turned earth and cocoa." Wine Enthusiast
"The Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2019 is dark and brooding in the glass with rich plum and mocha tones accompanied by crushed ash stone. On the inside, it is surprisingly juicy and energetic, combining sour cherry with notes of sage and black olive over a core of vibrant acidity. The 2019 leaves the cheeks tingling and finishes full of tension and spice as the balsamic notes slowly fade away." Vinous
"An elegant red wine of medium body and freshness, with light, fine tannins framing a juicy palette of sun-dried cherries and cranberries, red liquorice, eucalyptus and spiced orange peel that linger on the finish." Wine Spectator
"A beautiful blend of red berries, bright orange peel and spicy cedar on the nose that transitions into a full, round and silky palate with very fine tannins that are well integrated into the texture. Lots of flavour and good length. It's hard not to be satisfied with a glass or two of this. Lasting. Drink it now." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 5% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2031+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 35,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,68 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,33 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Selezione Sergio Zenato” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2017
Deep bouquet of black berries and cocoa, violets and lavender. On the palate flavours of cherries, blackberries and wild berries, in the long finish the invigorating fresh impressions of medicinal herbs. A dense, polished and stately wine of the upper class. SUPERIORE.DE
"A masterpiece of polished perfection from Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta for 48 months in large oak casks. Black cherries, liquorice, rhubarb, a mentholated touch on the olfaction, rich and multifaceted. Juicy, persistent, with a return of black fruits and mentholated on the palate." Luca Gardini
"Extremely complex notes of sweet plums, black cherry syrup and dried flowers with a powerful tannin core and illustrious structure. Long and persistent with an herbaceous note on the finish." Decanter
"The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato is very classic Zenato style, with macerated cherries, sultanas, sweet herbs, cocoa, black pepper and cedar chips. This wine is very structured, with a dense wave of mineral-coated dark red fruits and balsamic spice supported by a core of bracing acidity. Mocha and clove mingle with blackcurrant and olive as the 2017 finishes dramatically long and powerful. There is just so much going on here, and more is guaranteed to come with ageing. It's also worth noting that the 2017 has a residual sugar content of just 3.3 grams. This wine is as serious as it gets." Vinous
"This is one of those wines where the nose lingers long in the glass to savour the complex aromas that range from raspberries to dates, fragrant bark to polished wood, pressed flowers to fresh mushrooms. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated with fine, well-integrated tannins, plenty of fruit flavours and an endless finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta & Croatina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 years oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 17,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2044+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 38,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,51 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,34 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018 · MAGNUM
Zenato's Amarone is all about elegance, with ripe fruit at the centre of the inviting bouquet with light notes of aromatic herbs. Powerful, sparkling ruby colour. Very appealing and multi-layered nose of plum, black cherry and a hint of leather. The palate reveals its overripe power, fine tannins and warm, expansive flavour. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright garnet red with a broad, brightening rim. Baroque bouquet on the nose, of sultanas, preserved cherry and varnish. Powerful on the palate, slightly warming, with a fine-grained tannin structure, mouth-filling and extremely long on the tongue." Falstaff
"Very ripe nose with aromas of dried sultanas, toffee, angelica and dark plum fruit. Powerful, soft and warm on the palate." Decanter
"A harmonious version, round and medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins wrapped in a fragrant blend of macerated cherries and strawberries, tea roses and tea leaves, minerals and spices. Juicy finish." Wine Spectator
"The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 is exotic in the glass, with nuances of blood orange and mint that fade into preserved cherries and cloves. Supple and round on the entry, it impresses with its core of lively acidity and vividly ripe red fruits, which create an interplay of sweet and sour on the palate. The wine finishes with depth and concentration, but is also unexpectedly fresh and allows notes of plums and autumnal spices to linger for a long time. For this vintage, this is an extremely successful achievement. I take my hat off to Zenato." Vinous
"Very aromatic, with flavours of dried red and black fruits, including dried blueberries and dates, along with a lovely, spicy layer of nutmeg and pressed flowers. Full-bodied with an amazingly harmonious texture on the palate, thanks to the dense, very fine tannins, which also provide super length. A bright, salty, mineral note sets in and drives the finish even further. Exquisite Amarone." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta & Croatina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 36 months oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 39,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 69 mg/l
- pH value: 3,59
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03073918 · 1,5 l · 63,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
Amarone della Valpolicella “Selezione Sergio Zenato” Riserva DOC 2009
Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva - seductive complexity. 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
"Rich, shiny ruby. Opened with slightly earthy notes, of porcini mushrooms and dried tomatoes, pickled cherries, chocolate. Dense and compact on the palate, opening with many layers of soft and dense tannin, dark berry fruit, in the finale to noble dark chocolate." Falstaff
"Dried thyme and rosemary are a fragrant entry point for this sleek, sculpted red, cloaking muscular tannins in a well-spiced robe of currant pâte de fruit, tarry mineral, fruit cake and rich hints of melted licorice and mocha." Wine Spectator
"This Amarone shows shaved-chocolate, dried-strawberry and burnt-orange undertones. Full-bodied, round and juicy. Soft tannins. Very intense and flavorful. A complex, layered riserva Amarone." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 years oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 16,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 44,40 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,00 g/l
- Residual sugar: 7,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 70 mg/l
- pH value: 3,64
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03072509 · 0,75 l · 168,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Selezione Sergio Zenato” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOC 2007
Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva - seductive complexity. 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 stately wine of the upper class. SUPERIORE.DE
"It is a real palate pleaser with lush notes of black cherry coulis, raspberry ganache, strawberry jam, ground anise and espresso. Fine-grained tannins frame this lively, silky red, with notes of smoke, dried herbs and spices that linger on the long finish." Wine Spectator
"The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 2007 by Zenato is of great fascination. Truffles, tobacco, orange peel and incense give it exotic dimensions, nuances and complexity. The incredibly young 2007 will need at least a few years in the bottle, but it will always remain an opulent wine built on texture and volume. All the elements come together to create a remarkable wine that stands out for its purity and depth. This is a fabulous achievement by Zenato." VINOUS
"Tertiary aromas laden with mahogany, toasted chestnut, varnish and umami, like dried porcini rolled in coffee grind. A forceful thrust of fruit and parry of impeccably hewn tannins. An impressive wine that is as hedonistic as it is intellectual. The style is contextually dry, powerful and layered." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 years oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03072507 · 0,75 l · 185,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
Limitation of 2 articles per customer“Selezione Sergio Zenato” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOC 2006
The showpiece of the Zenato winery from the terrific year 2006 with a perfect balance between expressiveness, elegance and almost infinite length. SUPERIORE.DE
"This is a real beauty, with huge intensity and loads of deep chocolate fudge, black cherry, cola, barbecue and black licorice flavors. It manages contrasting tones of sweet versus savory that pleasure the tastebuds. The palate is rich, smooth and superconcentrated." Wine Enthusiast
"The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato wraps around the palate with layers of mocha, espresso, Morello cherries, spices, mint and new leather. It is a wonderfully plush, expressive wine loaded with aromatic and flavor complexity. There is plenty of inner perfume and sweetness, but what impresses most is the wine's sense of structure and length. Darker notes flesh out on the finish adding a baritone register to the fruit that is highly appealing. This is a fabulous showing from Zenato." Wine Advocate
"Incredible nose of wet earth, spices, dark chocolate and blueberries. Stunning. Full body, with superfine tannins and polished texture. Balance and harmony. Better in three or four years." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 years oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Residual sugar: 7,20 g/l
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03072506 · 0,75 l · 198,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
Limitation of 4 articles per customer“Selezione Sergio Zenato” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 · MAGNUM in OWC
Deep bouquet of black berries and cocoa, violets and lavender. On the palate flavours of cherries, blackberries and wild berries, in the long finish the invigorating fresh impressions of medicinal herbs. A stately wine of the upper class. SUPERIORE.DE
"The Zenato 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato is a thickly statured and rich red wine with lots of fruit weight, big intensity and a powerful 16.5% alcoholic content. The wine is redolent of ripe and dark fruit, and there are plenty of savory and smoky notes as well. The tannins are soft and dusty." Wine Advocate
"Radiant, dark ruby red. In the nose a beautiful spectrum of aromas, finely balanced between fruit and spice, plum, cherry, cinnamon, roasted hazelnut, noble wood. On the palate wonderfully dense and polished, compact, very juicy and with elegant pressure, spans a finesse-rich arc, harmonious in approach and course until the long final." Falstaff
"The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 2016 needs time to open up in the glass. It is dark and floral and smells of exotic spices, dark chocolate and, with time, red berries. It is velvety and opulent in style, powerful yet soft and enveloping with masses of medicinal berries and exotic spices, dark chocolate and balsamic herbs. The heady final is wrapped in a layer of grippy tannins, yet the expression remains remarkably fresh. You have to realise that this is a richer and riper Amarone, but it succeeds remarkably well." Vinous
"This graceful medium to full-bodied red is finely knit and harmonious, with a pleasing juiciness in the black cherry and black plum flavours, sandalwood, citrus and blackberry herbs. It shows supple, well-connected tannins that unfold on the long, spicy finish." Wine Spectator
"This remarkable Amarone was highly praised by the original jury and survived every further evaluation phase, so that its inclusion in our Best-in-Show collection was never seriously in question. It is already over five years old, but still very dark in the glass - and it is also a wine of remarkable aromatic complexity. Amarone lovers know how many allusions these wines are capable of evoking, and it is not difficult to detect mushrooms, forest undergrowth, truffles, Havana leaves and even wild violets in this wine's aromatic profile, as well as the usual confit cherries and plums. In the mouth, the wine is remarkably concentrated yet elegant, carrying this bundle of allusions effortlessly and seamlessly through the palate. The finely beaded tannins give it support, and the concentration of fruit is such that the acidity almost fades into the background." Decanter
"Unfathomable depth and complexity, with toasted dark liquorice, blackberries, tar, porcini mushrooms, mussels and black chocolate. A light touch of balsamic also adds a spicy edge. The seamless tannins gradually build on the full-bodied palate. Excellent balance between maturity, concentration and freshness, with a long finish. Drinkable now, but much better after 2025." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta & Croatina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 years oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2044+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 37,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,40 g/l
- Residual sugar: 6,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 48 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03073716 · 1,5 l · 122,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
Amarone della Valpolicella “Archivio Storico Zenato” Riserva DOC 2008 · 0,75l in OWC
The heartfelt project "Archivio Storico Zenato" was brought to life by Nadia Zenato in order to pay special attention to the excellence of an entire region. Just 2,000 0.75-litre bottles and 400 magnums are sold in selected specialist shops.
The grapes for this jewel come from the oldest vines on 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 after the appassimento process is finished. Fermentation takes place on the skins for about 20 days, after which the wine is aged for 10 years in a large Slavonian oak barrel. SUPERIORE.DE
"Deep, dark ruby red. In the nose open-hearted and accessible, of cranberry jam, bright spicy notes, cloves, anise, then Amarena cherries, mint, a hint of prune, toasted walnut, complex and multilayered. On the palate juicy, dark fruit, then tightly woven, punchy tannin, with a slightly salty undertone, endlessly long." Falstaff
"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." Wine Advocate
"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
read more- Grape Varieties: 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oselata and Croatina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 10 years oak barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 45,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 8,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 95 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned03073508 · 0,75 l · 393,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
The family winery, under the long-standing management of Sergio Zenato, has contributed significantly to the popularity of the wines from Lake Garda. More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans already knew how to appreciate the grapes from this region with its gently rising hills. Determination, passion and consistent striving for quality have made the company in Peschiera near San Benedetto one of the most important wine houses in Veneto. Aware of their historical roots, Sergio's descendants Alberto and Nadia today produce high-quality, pure, powerful and fruity wines of the absolute top class in the Azienda Agricola Santa Cristina, whose raw materials come from the best sites of the important Veronese growing regions Valpolicella and Lugana.
The times when the winegrowing family bought up the best grapes from the surrounding winegrowers as Négocien and successfully processed them into fine wines in their own winery are long gone. Also, the concern of many experts that the success story of the Venetian winery could come to an end after the death of the patron and profound connoisseur of the region, Sergio Zenato, has turned out to be unfounded. While on Lake Garda Alberto accompanies the wine from the vine to the bottle and is also responsible for the export to Canada and other European countries, his sister is mainly responsible for communication and sales in the USA. And mother Carla makes sure that the very good image of the winery remains in the minds of all the target persons.
The excellent microclimate and the soils south of Lake Garda are perfect for growing grapes, especially the autochthonous Trebbiano di Lugana grape variety. Since the mid-seventies other vineyards have belonged to the municipality of Sant'Ambrogio to the family estate. Here the classic local red varieties Corvina and Rondinella grow and thrive. The yields of the vineyards of the Zenato family, which are constantly being improved by oenologists from the University of Milan, fall far short of the permitted quantities in order to optimise grape quality. While the base material for the important and always reliable selections comes from our own vineyards, the base wines are usually made from grapes from tried and tested suppliers who are looked after all year round. Only the best fruits are carefully vinified in the cellar using modern technology. Conclusion: The past has shown that it is completely inappropriate to doubt the rosy future of the Zenato winery. SUPERIORE.DE
"Sometimes it seems to us that the Zenatos have a kind of magic wand with which they can locate the mood frequency of both vineyard and customer. In any case, their reds and whites are characterized by a peaceful sweetness, an impressive freshness and a balanced finesse, without losing the expression of the vine or the terroir."Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1960
- Owners: Alberto and Nadia Zenato
- Oenologist: Alberto Zenato
- Annual production: approx. 2,000,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 75 hectares
- Conventional cultivation