Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though top-tier Amarone selections can gracefully age for 20 years or more.
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Slow-cooked beef pot roast, rich wild mushroom risotto, and mature cheeses like aged Asiago or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Zenato, founded in 1960 by Silvano Zenato in the historic Veneto region, is synonymous with the rich red winemaking traditions of Valpolicella. Their signature red wines are crafted primarily from indigenous Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes grown in the clay and limestone soils near Lake Garda. The cornerstone of their premium red production is the ancient 'appassimento' technique, where hand-harvested grapes are dried on bamboo mats for months to concentrate their sugars, aromatics, and structural elements before undergoing slow fermentation and aging in oak casks. This meticulous process yields deeply complex, full-bodied reds characterized by notes of dark cherry, dried figs, cocoa, and sweet spice, embodying the passion and heritage of the Zenato family.
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Founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato and his wife Carla, the Zenato winery is situated on the morainic hills of Lake Garda in San Benedetto di Lugana, Veneto, Italy. Today, the estate is managed by their children, Alberto and Francesca, who continue to champion the unique terroirs of both Lugana and Valpolicella. Renowned for pioneering the quality resurgence of the indigenous Turbiana grape, Zenato produces exceptional white wines, including the iconic Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato. In Valpolicella, the family crafts powerful, elegant red wines from their Costalunga estate, most notably their acclaimed Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and the single-varietal Corvina, Cresasso.