Superoire
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted poultry, and medium-aged cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic hills of the Valpolicella Classico zone in Veneto, Zenato's Superiore represents a deep-rooted family legacy founded by Sergio Zenato in 1960. This red wine is crafted primarily from the region's signature Corvina Veronese grapes, complemented by Rondinella and Corvinone. The vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate influenced by nearby Lake Garda, featuring morainic soils that impart a distinct mineral complexity. Traditionally fermented and aged in Slavonian oak casks, this wine captures the vibrant, cherry-forward character of the valley. Valpolicella itself carries a rich history, with its name historically translated from Greek and Latin as the 'valley of many cellars,' celebrating a winemaking tradition that dates back to the ancient Roman Empire.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella