Colombara
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years of release to appreciate its vibrant freshness, though quality vintages can develop intriguing honeyed and mineral complexities over 5 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood pasta, grilled white fish, or vegetable risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Colombara Soave Classico from the renowned Zenato estate is a beautiful testament to the volcanic terroirs of Veneto. Sourced from the historic Colombara vineyard in the heart of the Soave Classico zone, this white wine is crafted primarily from the indigenous Garganega grape, occasionally complemented by Trebbiano di Soave. The Zenato family, who founded their winery in 1960, selected this site for its ideal microclimate and mineral-rich, basaltic soils. The grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the vibrant, fresh fruit character and distinct floral aromas. Historically, the Soave region has been celebrated since Roman times, with its name reputedly praised by the poet Dante Alighieri. Zenato's expression pays homage to this heritage, delivering a wine defined by notes of white peach, elderflower, and a signature bitter almond finish.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)