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
Founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato and his wife Carla, the Zenato estate is situated along the historic southern shores of Lake Garda in Peschiera del Garda, bridging the viticultural traditions of Veneto and Lombardy. Guided by a profound passion for local terroir and indigenous grape varieties, Sergio became a seminal visionary who championed the potential of Turbiana to craft world-class Lugana white wines before expanding the family's holdings into the prestigious hills of Valpolicella Classica. Today, the estate is passionately managed by their children, Alberto and Nadia Zenato, who uphold the family's dedication to meticulous vineyard management and traditional winemaking excellence. Zenato is celebrated globally for its benchmark expressions, including the mineral-rich Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato, opulent Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, and single-vineyard Corvina bottlings like Cresasso.