Superoire
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit profile and fresh acidity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Classic Italian pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted poultry, and medium-aged cheeses.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.