Alanera
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef or wild boar ragu, roasted duck breast, and medium-aged cheeses such as Asiago.
✨ Technical Specifications
Zenato's 'Alanera,' which translates to 'black wing,' is a poetic tribute to the elegant ravens that fly over the rolling vineyards of Veneto, as well as a nod to Corvina, the region's premier grape whose name translates to 'little raven.' Crafted in the hills of Valpolicella, this Rosso Veronese IGT is a masterful blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Corvinone, complemented by small additions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. To achieve its signature velvety texture and concentrated dark fruit profile, Zenato utilizes a partial appassimento method, air-drying a portion of the grapes for several weeks prior to fermentation. This traditional Venetian technique imparts a rich complexity and soft, rounded tannins, creating a wine that beautifully balances the freshness of a young Valpolicella with the dried-fruit depth of an Amarone.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1960 by Sergio and Carla Zenato on the southern banks of Lake Garda, Zenato is an iconic dual-terroir estate celebrated for elevating the profile of Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) as well as mastering classic Veronese reds. The family's viticultural footprint spans mineral-laden, compacted morainic clays in Lugana alongside hillside limestone and calcareous marl terraces at Tenuta Costalunga in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella. Managed today by second-generation siblings Alberto and Nadia Zenato, the estate emphasizes certified sustainable viticulture under Equalitas frameworks, marrying regional traditions with meticulous modern precision. Winemaking prioritizes varietal clarity, structural longevity, and terroir fidelity, highlighted by temperature-controlled stainless steel aging for whites, wood maturation for selections, and refined appassimento techniques for red expressions. Benchmark labels include the flagship Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato, Lugana San Benedetto, Metodo Classico Lugana Brut, and monumental red icons including Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva and Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore.