Amarone Classico Magnum Zenato 2019
Perfect to give as a giftThe Classico di Zenato is a full-bodied and intense Amarone that gives us an enveloping bouquet with aromas ranging from ripe cherry to coffee and cocoa. On the palate, it is soft and intriguing, savory and warm also thanks to the aging of 30 months in cask and barrique. A Magnum that is perfect for a great occasion!
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico by Zenato faithfully reflects the characteristic attributes of the type, namely warmth, roundness, and softness, while managing not to be heavy or tiring. The Zenato estate represents one of the historic names of the Veronese, founded by Sergio Zenato in 1960 and today led by his children Alberto and Nadia with the support of their mother Clara. The winery is located in Peschiera del Garda, on the Venetian shore of Lake Garda, where the family passionately and precisely plays a leading role in a wide production based on the denominations of the area.
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is born from a blend of traditional grape varieties Corvina Veronese (80%), Rondinella (10%), Oseleta (5%), and Croatina (5%), varieties cultivated in the vineyards of the municipality of Sant’Ambrogio. Following the manual harvest, carried out at perfect ripeness with a rigorous selection of the bunches, the grapes are placed in controlled drying in fruit drying rooms for 4 months, during which the berries lose water concentrating the content of dry matter. In January, the process continues with the pressing, followed by a slow alcoholic fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks. The aging phase of 36 months takes place in large Slavonian oak barrels and after an additional year of refinement in the bottle, the wine is finally ready for release on the market.
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from the family-run Zenato winery has a very intense and consistent ruby red color. Intoxicating and articulated hints of ripe cherry, almost in spirits, berries, potpourri, mint, cocoa, and coffee characterize the olfactory range. The important warmth and enveloping softness on the palate are well supported by excellent freshness and mature tannins. A Magnum that is perfect for a great occasion!