Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 75 cl

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG from Zenato is a powerful, structured red wine from Valpolicella Classica in Veneto. It is made from Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina. By drying the grapes before vinification, the wine gains concentration and richness. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG shows a brilliant garnet-red colour and combines cherries, chocolate, spices, floral notes and nuts with a dense, full-bodied yet soft structure. Pronounced tannins and a long, persistent finish define its distinctive Amarone style.

Producer: Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato, San Benedetto di Lugana

Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato is based in San Benedetto di Lugana on the southern shore of Lake Garda and was founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato. The family winery is closely connected with both Lugana and Valpolicella. Today, the family’s work is continued by the next generation. Experience in the vineyard and cellar, together with careful handling of the grapes and ageing, shape the wines of Zenato. For the red wines from Valpolicella, the traditional grape varieties of the region and the Appassimento method play a central role. The aim is to combine concentration, structure and ageing potential without masking the wine’s original character.

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2020 in Detail

Aromas & Character

Colour: Brilliant garnet red.

Aroma: Delicate bouquet of cherries, chocolate, spices, floral notes and nuts.

Character: Tannin-driven, dense, full-bodied and soft on the palate, with a powerful structure and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Game dishes, grilled meats, Beef Stroganoff and mature, full-flavoured cheeses.

Ideal for: Rich meat dishes, game, braised dishes, mature cheeses and special occasions that call for a concentrated, structured and long-lived red wine.

Further Recommendations & Categories

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG is available in the following bottle sizes:

• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 37.5 cl - half bottle
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 75 cl - standard bottle
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 150 cl - Magnum bottle
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 300 cl - Double Magnum
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 500 cl - large-format bottle

FAQ

What stylistically defines Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG?
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG is a powerful, structured red wine with cherry, chocolate, spices, floral notes and nuts. On the palate, it is dense and full-bodied, with pronounced tannins, a soft structure and a long finish.

What does Appassimento mean in Amarone della Valpolicella?
In the Appassimento method, the grapes are dried after harvest and before vinification. As they lose water, the constituents and aromas of the grapes become more concentrated. This method is a key element of Amarone’s characteristically concentrated and full-bodied style.

What roles do Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina play?
These traditional Valpolicella grape varieties complement one another in the blend and together contribute fruit, structure, colour, spice and tannin. Corvina forms the central foundation of the classic Amarone style.

How is Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2020 aged?
After fermentation for 15-20 days, the wine is aged for 36 months in oak casks. This is followed by a further 18-24 months of bottle ageing. The long maturation period supports the development of structure, harmony and complexity.

What is the ideal serving temperature for Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG?
The ideal serving temperature is 16-18°C. At this temperature, the concentrated aromatics, dense structure and long finish are expressed in balance.

How is Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2020 drinking now?
The 2020 vintage is currently in a very attractive, already developed drinking phase. The concentrated fruit, dense structure and pronounced tannins are well integrated, while the wine still has potential to gain further harmony and aromatic depth. Those who prefer a powerful, fruit-driven Amarone can enjoy it very well now; with further bottle ageing, its expression is likely to become even rounder and more mature.

What does Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG pair best with?
The wine pairs particularly well with game dishes, grilled meats, Beef Stroganoff and mature, full-flavoured cheeses. Its dense, structured style also makes it a fitting companion to rich braised dishes and other intense meat dishes.

What makes the Valpolicella Classica origin special?
Valpolicella Classica is the historic core zone of Valpolicella in Veneto. Traditional grape varieties such as Corvina and Rondinella, together with the drying of the grapes, have long played an important role in the production of concentrated red wines such as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

Discover Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG combines the concentrated style of Appassimento with cherry, chocolate, spices, a dense structure and a long finish. It is suitable both for drinking now and for further bottle ageing, and pairs particularly well with game dishes, grilled meats, rich braised dishes and mature, full-flavoured cheeses. An interesting choice for Amarone lovers and for anyone looking for a powerful, long-lived red wine from Valpolicella Classica. Discover it now at buonvino and choose the bottle size that suits you.