Sergio Zenato Amarone Classico della Valpolicella 2017

The high-quality approach to this wine begins in the vineyard as it is made from a strict selection of Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta grapes grown in the Sant’ Ambrogio district. The grapes were harvested in September and October and dried for four months before fermentation. After being aged for 36 months in large barrels, the wine was refined for several months in bottle.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red in color, this Amarone Riserva offers dense and smokey aromas of dark cherries, raisins, chocolate, and anise, framed by fruity tannins and a spicy finish. With the level of complexity and balance that this wine shows, it will evolve beautifully for 10+ years.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with Beef Wellington, demi-glaces, fegato alla veneziana, or grilled red meat. 

Production Info
Production area/appellation
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOC
Vineyard size
75 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous Clay-Loam
Training method
Guyot
Elevation
825-990 feet
Vines/acre
2,000
Yield/acre
4 tons
Exposure
Southeastern
Total SO2
65
Year vineyard planted
1994
Harvest time
October
First vintage of this wine
1980
Bottles produced of this wine
25,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition
80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta
Fermentation container
Stainless steel tanks
Age of Aging Container
Two years
Length of alcoholic fermentation
25 days
Maceration technique
Pumpovers
Type of aging container
Barrels
Length of bottle aging
12 months
Size of aging container
50-75 HL
Type of oak
French
Length of aging before bottling
48 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol
16.5 %
pH level
3.36
Residual sugar
4.5 g/L
Acidity
6.4 g/L
Dry extract
43.9 g/L

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