Sergio Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG - Zenato

The Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva from Zenato in Veneto offers a dense, ruby red color in the wine glass. Held at a slight angle, the wine glass reveals a charming garnet-red hue at the edges. This Zenato red wine reveals all kinds of plums, mulberries, plums, blueberries and blackcurrants on the nose. As if that wasn't already impressive, the ageing in small wooden barrels adds further aromas such as lovage, green bell pepper and juniper.

The Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva from Zenato is ideal for all wine lovers who like it dry. However, it is never austere or brittle, but round and smooth. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly fleshy and powerful texture. The Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva is extraordinarily fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its distinctive fruit acidity. On the finish, this very storable red wine from the Veneto wine-growing region finally impresses with good length. There are again hints of plum and morello cherry.

Vinification of the Zenato Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva

The basis for the powerful Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva from Veneto are grapes from the Corvina, Rondinella and Sangiovese grape varieties. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for 60 months.

Recommendation for Zenato Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to vegetable couscous with beef rissoles, braised chicken in red wine or duck breast with mangetout.

Awards for the Amarone Valpolicella Classico Riserva from Zenato

This wine from Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG not only convinced us, but also well-known wine experts awarded it 90 points and more. Among the ratings are

• James Suckling - 99 points
• Wine Spectator - 92 points
• Vinum - 17.5 points

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