Zenato Alanera Rosso Veronese

Zenato Alanera Rosso Veronese

Wine Description

Alanera translates as "black wing," a reference to the raven, "corvo" in Italian, and an homage to the Valpolicella region's treasured indigenous grape, "Corvina".  Alanera is a seductive wine that derives extra richness from an innovative variation on the traditional appassimento method practiced throughout the zone.  50% of all the grapes harvested to produce this wine are partially dried for 45-60 days.  The classic Valpolicella varietals are dried in the main drying facility in Sant' Ambrogio where the Zenato family dry their Amarone grapes, while the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are dried at Zenato's Santa Cristina winery. The highly concentrated juice from these partially dried grapes adds an unusually complex spectrum of aromas and flavors to the blend.  12 months in barrel round out the tannin structure in this eminently drinkable red.

Zenato Winery
Nadia Zenato
Zenato Family
Zenato Vineyards
Zenato Wine Cellar
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Acclaim
“Attractive aromas of ripe dark berry and dried fruit kick things off on the 2018 Zenato Alanera Rosso Veronese which also features touches of sweet spice, licorice and more. Taking a sip reveals a smooth, lush and tasty wine that is both easy to drink and pleasingly complex. In the mouth it has similar fruit to the nose with a touch of earthiness underneath. It ends dry and long. Good stuff, especially for as low as $12!”– 8/10 points
— Reverse Wine Snob, May 2022
“Loads of peppery and spicy, ripe cherry and berry character on the nose and palate. Hints of coffee and chocolate, too. Full to medium palate, where the spicy tannins push the fruit into a long finish. I like the full-throttle drive to this red.”
— James Suckling, Oct 2021
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Verona IGT
Vineyard name
The Costalunga Estate
Soil composition
Calcareous
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
825 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Yield/acre:
3.6 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern / Southern / Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1970, 2000
Harvest time:
September - October
First vintage of this wine:
2012
Bottles produced of this wine:
144,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10-12
Varietal composition:
55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10-15 days
Maceration technique:
Submerged-Cap Fermentation
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels and Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
300-500L Tonneaux and 100-150HL Tanks
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
2-3 years
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Total SO2
35.7
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.63
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
35.3 g/L
Total SO2
35.7
Residual sugar:
5.1 g/L