{"title":"Veneto","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeneto, in Italy's north-east, is one of the country's most productive and varied wine regions, its vineyards running from the Alpine foothills to the Adriatic. It gives us the whole Valpolicella family of reds, the crisp whites of Soave and the sparkling wine the world knows as Prosecco. Few regions match this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Valpolicella family and how appassimento works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of Veneto's reds sits in the hills above Verona, where \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corvina\"\u003eCorvina\u003c\/a\u003e leads the blend with its floral partner \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rondinella\"\u003eRondinella\u003c\/a\u003e. Everyday Valpolicella is bright and cherry-scented. Ripasso is bigger, refermented on the leftover skins of Amarone for extra depth; Masi pioneered the modern style with Campofiorin in 1964. At the top is Amarone della Valpolicella, made by appassimento: the grapes dry for around four months, concentrating sugar and flavour before a slow fermentation to a dry, rich red of dried cherry, fig and cocoa. Recioto is the sweet version, with plenty more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoave, Bardolino and the home of Prosecco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everything here is a heavyweight red. Soave, made mainly from Garganega around the village of the same name, is a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e of citrus, ripe pear and gentle almond, mineral and taut from the best sites. Bardolino, from the same Corvina-led grapes near Lake Garda, is a lighter, juicier red. And Veneto gives the world Prosecco, made from Glera: the best comes off the steep Conegliano-Valdobbiadene hills, all green apple, white flowers and soft mousse. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sparkling-wine\"\u003esparkling wine\u003c\/a\u003e, or the rest of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italy\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVeneto wine FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food pairs with Amarone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmarone loves rich, slow-cooked food: braised beef, game, mushroom risotto and mature Parmigiano. The classic local dish is risotto all'Amarone, cooked with the wine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the appassimento method?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly picked grapes are dried for several months before pressing. Losing water concentrates the sugar, colour and flavour, which is what gives Amarone and Recioto their power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Soave dry or sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost all Soave is dry, a fresh white built on Garganega. A sweet version, Recioto di Soave, turns up far less often.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-quintarelli-veneto-alzero-cabernet","title":"2017 Quintarelli Veneto Alzero Cabernet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Quintarelli Veneto Alzero Cabernet is one of Veneto’s most sought-after red wines, admired for its depth, composure, and unmistakable Quintarelli character. Crafted in the legendary tradition of Giuseppe Quintarelli, it combines Cabernet-based richness with remarkable finesse, making it a collector’s wine with serious cellaring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep, concentrated ruby color that hints at its intensity. The nose is layered and expressive, with dark berries, blackcurrant, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, and subtle spicy oak notes unfolding over time.\n\nOn the palate, Alzero is full-bodied and polished, with dense fruit framed by firm structure, fine tannins, and vibrant freshness that keeps the wine energetic despite its richness. The finish is long and complex, with savory, mineral, and spice-driven nuances; this is a wine built for aging and can evolve beautifully over many years, gaining more tertiary complexity with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in Veneto by Quintarelli, Alzero reflects the estate’s meticulous, traditional approach and the family’s deep respect for the land. While detailed vineyard and vinification information is not provided here, the wine is known for small-batch, carefully handled production, with an emphasis on precision, concentration, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with rich, flavorful dishes such as roast beef, venison, braised lamb, truffle-based pasta, and aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16-18°C, and decanting for at least 1-2 hours is recommended to allow the aromatics and structure to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuintarelli is one of Veneto’s most iconic and revered producers, long associated with exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromising quality. 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The warm, dry 2015 vintage and appassimento process have created a wine with notable oxidative complexity and an alcohol level around 16.5%, yet it remains balanced by firm, ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish. While already showing advanced development and tertiary notes, it still has the structure to age further over the next 8–12 years, evolving toward more leather, spice, and dried fruit complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSergio Zenato Amarone Riserva is born in the historic heart of Valpolicella Classico in Veneto, where limestone-rich soils, well-drained hillsides, and a temperate climate by Lake Garda come together to favor slow, even ripening and high-quality fruit. The blend is composed of about 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, with the balance Oseleta and Croatina, sourced from older, low-yielding vineyards. 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Flavors of macerated blackberries, dried cherries and dates are interwoven with licorice, dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans and a savory, almost salty, smoky undertone that adds complexity and length. The finish is long, warm and persistent, with spice and dried fruit notes lingering. Built for the long haul, this 2016 has the structure and concentration to age gracefully for 20+ years in a good cellar, gradually gaining more tertiary notes of leather, truffle and forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSergio Zenato Amarone Riserva is crafted from carefully selected old-vine Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and a small portion of local varieties grown in the historic Classico zone of Valpolicella in Veneto. The vineyards sit on well-drained, limestone and clay-rich soils with good exposure, allowing for optimal ripening and intensity of flavor. Only the healthiest bunches are hand-harvested, then laid out in traditional fruttai (drying lofts) for several months of appassimento, during which the grapes slowly dehydrate and concentrate their sugars, acids and aromas. After a gentle pressing, the must undergoes a long, slow fermentation at controlled temperatures to extract deep color, complex aromatics and supple tannins. The wine is then aged for an extended period in oak—often a combination of large Slavonian casks and smaller French barriques—before further bottle aging, resulting in a richly textured yet harmonious Amarone with great depth and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Amarone Riserva shines alongside robust, richly flavored dishes: slow-braised beef short ribs, osso buco, roast venison or wild boar, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, mature pecorino and truffle-inflected dishes all make superb partners. 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The nose is intensely perfumed with ripe and dark fruit—think black cherry compote, dried plum and blackberry liqueur—wrapped in layers of sweet spice, cocoa, pipe tobacco and vanilla. Savory, saline and gently smoky nuances emerge with air, alongside hints of leather, licorice, dried rose and forest undergrowth that speak to its complexity and pedigree.\n\nOn the palate this is full‑bodied, thick and opulent, with the hallmark Amarone concentration and an alcohol level around 16.5% that is impressively integrated. The fruit is plush and mouth‑coating, with flavors of dried black cherries, figs, dates and cassis, interwoven with espresso, dark chocolate, clove, and a touch of balsamic richness. Despite its power, the tannins are soft, fine‑grained and slightly dusty, creating a velvety structure, while a balancing spine of acidity keeps the wine vibrant rather than heavy. 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After picking, the grapes undergo the classic appassimento process, being carefully laid out in well‑ventilated fruttai (drying lofts) for several months to naturally dehydrate and concentrate sugars, flavors and phenolics. Fermentation takes place slowly on the skins, extracting deep color and structure, followed by a long maturation in oak barrels and further aging in bottle as a Riserva before release. The 2016 Sergio Riserva was bottled in a heavy glass format, with only around 9,000 bottles produced, underscoring its artisanal and limited nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a meditative wine that shines at the table with richly flavored, slow‑cooked dishes. Pair it with braised beef short ribs, ossobuco, venison stew, roasted game birds, truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, and hard, mature cheeses like Monte Veronese or Pecorino. It also works beautifully with dark chocolate desserts featuring dried fruit or nuts, though it is equally rewarding sipped on its own after a meal. Serve at 18–19°C (64–66°F), ideally giving the Double Magnum a generous decant of 2–3 hours to allow the aromas and texture to fully open. Use large, tulip‑shaped red wine glasses, and if serving over an evening, expect the wine to evolve impressively in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato on the shores of Lake Garda, Zenato has grown from a small family venture into one of Veneto’s benchmark producers, particularly renowned for its Amarone and Lugana wines. The estate played a key role in elevating Valpolicella’s reputation on the world stage, proving that Amarone could achieve both depth of flavor and impeccable balance. Today, the Zenato family continues to oversee the vineyards and cellar with the same commitment to low yields, meticulous selection and patient aging. 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Subtle hints of baking spice, vanilla, licorice and dried roses add further nuance as the wine opens.\n\nOn the palate, this is a thick, full-bodied and richly textured Amarone, with impressive fruit weight and an alcohol level around 16.5% that is seamlessly wrapped in concentrated flavor. The attack is plush and generous, offering layers of dark fruit, kirsch, chocolate, roasted coffee bean and black pepper, supported by salty, slightly smoky mineral tones. The tannins are soft yet firm enough to give grip, described as silky and “dusty” rather than aggressive, and the finish is very long, warm and persistent. 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After gentle pressing and a long, slow fermentation on the skins, the wine is aged for extended periods (often around four years) in large oak casks and barriques, followed by further bottle aging before release, ensuring remarkable depth, polish and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful Amarone Riserva is best matched with equally rich, flavorful dishes: think braised beef cheeks, ossobuco, slow-cooked lamb shanks, wild boar ragù, mature hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, or aged Asiago and blue cheeses. It also makes a luxurious after-dinner wine with dark chocolate or simply sipped on its own as a meditation wine. Serve at about 18°C (64–66°F); if the bottle is too warm, a brief chill will help the alcohol feel better integrated. 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Notes of cocoa, licorice, dried herbs and warm spice mingle with a vibrant streak of acidity that keeps the wine from feeling heavy. The finish is long, savory and slightly herbal, with a lingering echo of dried fruit and spice. In magnum, this 2017 has excellent aging potential: it is impressive now with a decant, but will continue to gain complexity and integration through 2035 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Zenato’s top vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico zone near Lake Garda, this Riserva reflects a terroir of limestone- and clay-rich soils, good elevation and excellent ventilation—ideal conditions for concentrating flavor while preserving freshness. The classic Amarone blend is dominated by Corvina, with supporting roles from Rondinella and other local varieties such as Oseleta, harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. After picking, the grapes undergo the traditional appassimento process, being carefully dried in ventilated lofts for several months to intensify sugars, aromatics and structure. Once gently pressed, the must is fermented slowly and then aged for an extended period in oak barrels and subsequently in bottle, allowing the wine’s powerful structure, complex aromatics and velvety texture to fully develop before release, particularly in this rare magnum format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a meditative wine that shines alongside rich, deeply flavored dishes. Think slow-braised beef short ribs, osso buco, game such as venison or wild boar, or aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano and mature Grana Padano. It also pairs beautifully with truffle risotto or dishes featuring reduced meat sauces. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight both its aromatics and structure. 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The Sergio Zenato Riserva is the family’s tribute to its visionary founder and represents the pinnacle of their Amarone production, regularly earning high critical acclaim and helping cement Zenato’s status as a leading name in Valpolicella and Italian fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252302238033,"sku":"PS-7730910363848","price":217.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/AMARONE_a03460c4-f189-422e-a2c1-9b067fa02379.png?v=1783444021"},{"product_id":"begali-lorenzo-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-2020","title":"Begali Lorenzo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegali Lorenzo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020 is a beautifully crafted Amarone that delivers serious value without compromising on character or finesse. 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Its 16% alcohol is seamlessly integrated, and the structure suggests it can age gracefully for several years, developing even more complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is made from grapes sourced in the Valpolicella area, with Corvina as the backbone, supported by Rondinella and other traditional local varieties. Following the classic Amarone method, the grapes are dried after harvest from October until January, concentrating flavour and texture while preserving balance. After fermentation, the wine matures for three years in French oak barrels, followed by six months in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a perfect match for rich, savoury dishes such as braised beef, game, lamb, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses. 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Originally, the ‘banda rossa’ – the red band – was a discreet mark that founder Giuliano Bortolomiol reserved only for the finest Extra Dry cuvées of the year, set aside for his closest friends and fellow wine lovers. Today, this special Prosecco Superiore has its own label and, in magnum format, offers an even more refined, slow-maturing expression of the estate’s top parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the Bandarossa Millesimato 2023 shows a bright, pale straw-yellow colour with a fine, persistent perlage that forms a delicate, creamy mousse. The bubbles are elegant rather than aggressive, underscoring the wine’s quality and careful secondary fermentation.\n\nThe nose is fragrant and inviting, with classic Glera notes of green apple, crisp pear and white peach, layered with hints of acacia blossom, wisteria, citrus zest and a subtle touch of fresh herbs. 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It combines regional character with the finesse and complexity that make Pinot Noir such a beloved classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it is likely to show a bright ruby hue with subtle garnet reflections, hinting at freshness and graceful structure. The nose typically leans toward red berries, cherry, wild strawberry, and delicate floral notes, with the possibility of spice, earth, and light savory nuance as it opens.\n\nOn the palate, expect a medium-bodied wine with silky tannins, lively acidity, and a polished, elegant finish. The 2019 vintage should offer both immediate appeal and the kind of balance that allows it to age gracefully for a few years, gaining complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuvoli’s Pinot Nero is rooted in Veneto, where the local terroir and climate help shape a style that balances ripeness and freshness. 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