Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG​

Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 150 cl

The Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG from Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato is a dense, full-bodied and multi-layered red wine from Valpolicella Classico in Veneto. Vinified from Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina, it combines the Appassimento method with slow fermentation, long ageing in Slavonian oak and subsequent bottle ageing. In the 150 cl magnum bottle, the wine develops particularly calmly and evenly. Deep, sparkling red colour, aromas of cooked sour cherries, wild berries, cedarwood and a subtle caramel note combine with fullness, fine-grained tannins and a long, rich finish.

Producer: Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato, S. Benedetto di Lugana

Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato is based in S. Benedetto di Lugana and is closely connected with two important wine landscapes of Veneto: the Lugana area by Lake Garda and the Valpolicella zone near Verona. The Zenato family works with regional grape varieties, careful vinification and a clear understanding of origin and ageing.

The Amarone Sergio Zenato is one of the estate’s particularly carefully aged wines. The grapes come from Valpolicella Classico, where Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina develop their ripe fruit, structure and spicy depth under the conditions of Veneto. Long maturation in oak casks and subsequent bottle ageing give the wine calm, density and harmony.

Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Deep, sparkling red with a slight brown reflection and a fine watery rim

Aroma: Aromas of cooked sour cherries, wild berries, cedarwood and a subtle caramel note.

Character: Voluminous on the attack with beautiful fullness, fine-grained tannins with great potential, already beginning to integrate and supporting the structure. Full-bodied with a long, rich finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Game dishes, Boeuf Stroganoff, mature cheese.

Ideal for: Game dishes, braised meat dishes, hearty cuisine, mature cheese and calm meals with a mature, multi-layered Amarone Riserva from Valpolicella Classico.

Packaging & Presentation

The 150 cl magnum bottle is presented in a 1-bottle original wooden case. The larger bottle format supports slower and more even development of the wine and is suitable for cellaring, shared meals or as a gift for wine lovers who appreciate mature Amarone wines with classic origin.

Further Recommendations & Categories

• Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 75 cl
• Wines from Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato

FAQ

What stylistically defines the Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG?
The Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG is a dense, full-bodied and multi-layered red wine from Valpolicella Classico. Cooked sour cherries, wild berries, cedarwood, a subtle caramel note, fullness, fine-grained tannins and a long, rich finish define its style.

How is the Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG vinified?
The grapes are dried according to the Appassimento method and then slowly fermented. Long ageing in Slavonian oak and subsequent bottle ageing give the wine structure, depth, calm and harmony.

What role do Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina play in this Amarone?
Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina together form the basis of this Amarone Riserva. The grape varieties combine ripe fruit, colour, structure, spicy depth and tannin into a dense, multi-layered wine with a long finish.

At what temperature should the Amarone Sergio Zenato be served?
16-18°C is ideal, allowing cooked sour cherries, wild berries, cedarwood, the subtle caramel note, fullness and fine-grained tannins to show in balanced expression.

What does the Amarone Sergio Zenato pair best with?
The Amarone Sergio Zenato pairs well with game dishes, Boeuf Stroganoff and mature cheese. Its fullness, structure and long, rich finish accompany hearty dishes and aged cheeses particularly well.

What advantages does the 150 cl magnum bottle offer for the Amarone Sergio Zenato?
The 150 cl magnum bottle offers particularly good conditions for the calm and even development of the Amarone Sergio Zenato. The larger format is suitable for cellaring as well as for shared meals where a mature Amarone Riserva is served consciously.

What drinking phase is the Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 currently in?
The Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 is currently in a very beautiful, developed drinking phase. Fullness, mature aromatics, fine-grained tannins and the long, rich finish are already well integrated. Within its ageing potential of 10-20 years, the wine still has further development potential with good storage and can gain additional depth, calm and harmony in the magnum bottle.

What does Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG mean?
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG refers to a dry red wine made from dried grapes from Valpolicella in Veneto. The term “Classico” indicates the historic heartland of Valpolicella. “Riserva” stands for a longer maturation period and underlines the dense, structured and ageworthy style of this Amarone.

What significance does the Appassimento method have for this Amarone Riserva?
Through the Appassimento method, the grapes lose part of their water before vinification. This increases the density of fruit, structure and concentration. In the Amarone Sergio Zenato, this method forms the basis for fullness, depth and the characteristic Amarone style.

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The Amarone Sergio Zenato della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG in the 150 cl magnum bottle is a dense, full-bodied and multi-layered Amarone Riserva from Veneto. Cooked sour cherries, wild berries, cedarwood, a subtle caramel note, fine-grained tannins and a long, rich finish make it a fitting wine for game dishes, Boeuf Stroganoff and mature cheese. Discover this Amarone in magnum bottle conveniently online.