“Founded by Sergio Zenato in 1960, production is divided between Valpolicella and Lugana, where the family owns vines in some of the top sites of Peschiera. This is a single-vineyard selection, about two-thirds aged in mixed barrels. The excellent 2019 has late-harvest fruit with vanilla and milky almonds on the nose, a palate with a fleshy, low-yield concentration and a minerally, intense finish.”

“An expressive, medium-bodied white, with dried apricot, lime blossom and orange curd notes enriched by smoke and toast. Finely knit and creamy, with the rich profile echoing on the graceful finish.”

“A complex wine showing some maturity development; dried fruit, lemon curd, honey, oak, beeswax, apricots, and grilled lemons.”

“The Zenato 2019 Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato is a soft, medium-bodied white wine with plenty of Golden Delicious apples and orchard fruit. The wine is textured and soft with enough acidity to make it all feel light and accessible, especially if fried shrimp or calamari are on the menu tonight.”