Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

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Wine Description

Zenato Amarone is a blend of Corvina and Rondinella, with a touch of Croatina and Oseleta. Corvina is prized not only for its intense marasca cherry flavor, but also its ability to withstand the drying process.  Used in small quantities Rondinella also fares well in drying, and contributes dark color and an alluring floral note.  Oseleta provides tannic structure and minerality; while Croatina is introduced to add youthful fruitiness. All this attention to detail pays off in a wine that is immediately approachable yet unmistakably ageworthy.

Zenato Winery
Nadia Zenato
Zenato Family
Zenato Vineyards
Zenato Wine Cellar
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Acclaim
“Opening with aromas of crushed violet, ripe plum and black pepper, this is one Amarone that seamlessly combines a hefty structure with finesse. The ripe, savory palate doles out juicy black cherry, blackberry jam, licorice, cake spice and tobacco alongside firm, velvety tannins that lend it to a polished texture.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2015
“A pure note of lingonberry preserves heralds this finely knit, mouthwatering red. The ripe fruit is meshed with supple tannins and flavors of dried marjoram, dark chocolate shavings, rich, woodsy minerality and creamy melted licorice. Offers a lasting, harmonious finish.”
— Wine Spectator, Nov 2015
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Vineyard size
75 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous Silty-Loam
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
825-990 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1994
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1967
Bottles produced of this wine:
80,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
25 days
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
50-75 HL
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
30 months
Age of Aging Container:
Two years
Length of bottle aging:
12 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
0.7 g/L
Alcohol:
16.5 %
Dry extract:
40.9 g/L
Residual sugar:
8 g/L