Superiore
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant red fruit flavors and soft tannins are in perfect harmony.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted poultry or pork loin, and medium-aged cheeses such as Asiago.
✨ Technical Specifications
Zonin's Valpolicella Superiore represents a deep-rooted connection to the rolling hills of the Veneto region, where the Zonin family has crafted wine since 1821. This classic red is predominantly composed of the traditional Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grape varieties. The 'Superiore' designation signifies an elevated standard of quality, requiring longer aging—often in Slavonian oak casks—and yielding a richer, more structured profile than its younger counterparts. The terroir of Veneto, defined by glacial moraines, limestone-rich soils, and a mild climate tempered by Lake Garda, imparts a signature bright acidity and vibrant cherry character to the wine. Historically, these grapes have been cultivated since ancient Roman times, celebrated by poets like Virgil. Zonin's expression balances this ancient heritage with modern refinement, showcasing notes of dark cherry, wild berries, and a subtle touch of baking spice from its careful oak maturation.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1821 in Gambellara within the province of Vicenza, Zonin stands as one of Italy's most influential and historically significant wine dynasties. Across seven generations, the Zonin family expanded from their ancestral volcanic soils in the foothills of the Lessini Mountains to acquire top-tier estates spanning Friuli Venezia Giulia, Tuscany, Piedmont, Lombardy, Puglia, and Sicily. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability and regional authenticity across more than 1,500 hectares of family-managed vineyards. The estate’s winemaking philosophy fuses modern temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification and precision Charmat method effervescence with time-honored barrel aging for structured reds. Celebrated internationally for pioneering the global prominence of Prosecco DOC—typified by its fresh, aromatic Cuvée 1821—Zonin also crafts classical expressions of Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, native Veneto whites like Gambellara Classico, and the approachable Ventiterre line, delivering pure varietal typicity rooted in Italian terroir.
🍇 Grapes
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella