Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella 2020

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella 2020 is a powerful yet refined expression of one of Italy’s most prestigious red wine styles. Made from carefully selected grapes grown in Valpolicella Classico and dried for three months before fermentation, it combines concentration and warmth with the elegance that has made Amarone a true icon of Veneto. Zenato’s story began more than 60 years ago, when Sergio Zenato planted the family’s first vines in San Benedetto.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep ruby-red colour, complemented by subtle hints of aromatic spice. Its bouquet is generous and inviting, revealing ripe dark fruit, wild cherries and delicate notes of spice and chocolate. On the palate, it is rich, warm and full-bodied, with impressive layers of concentrated fruit, velvety texture and a balanced, lingering finish. The combination of dried-grape richness and well-integrated oak gives the wine both depth and finesse. Thanks to its structure and concentration, this Amarone can be enjoyed now but also has the potential to develop further in bottle over the coming years.

Production
The grapes come from Zenato’s Costalunga estate in the Valpolicella Classico area, spanning the communes of Sant’Ambrogio, Negrar, Pedemonte, Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano and Marano. Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected before being dried for approximately three months. This traditional appassimento process reduces the water content of the grapes and concentrates their sugars and flavours. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 30 months in oak barrels and then spends a further 12 months ageing in bottle before release.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 18–20°C after allowing the wine to come gently to temperature. Decanting for around one to two hours is recommended, particularly when the wine is young, to help open its aromas and soften its powerful structure. Its richness makes it an excellent partner for braised or roasted red meats, game, mature hard cheeses and hearty pasta dishes. It also pairs beautifully with dishes featuring dark chocolate or rich, savoury sauces.

Producer
Founded by Sergio Zenato more than six decades ago, Zenato has grown from a family winery in San Benedetto into one of Veneto’s leading producers. Today, Sergio’s children, Alberto and Nadia, continue the family legacy across approximately 95 hectares at the S. Cristina estate in San Benedetto and the Costalunga estate in Valpolicella. The winery is known for producing a broad range of Veneto wines, from fresh Lugana to deeply complex Amarone, with a strong focus on quality, careful vineyard selection and the character of each estate.

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