Zenato Valpolicella Superiore

Valpolicella Superiore DOC bottle image

Wine Description

A blend of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 10% Sangiovese from the Valpolicella Classico area. Aged for six months in stainless steel tanks and six to eight additional months in oak barrels.

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Costalunga Vineyard
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Acclaim
Spectator Selections: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Wonderful aromas of black licorice and blueberry lead to a full body, with juicy, round tannins. Luscious and decadent. Might be better on toast! A gorgeous wine, this is the real deal for Amarone. Why wait?
— Wine Spectator, Jul 2010
Delivers superclean aromas and flavors of blackberry, with a hint of licorice. Medium-bodied, with a tight, crisp palate and a fresh, fruity finish.
— Wine Spectator, Feb 2009
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Valpolicella DOC
Vineyard name
Various vineyards in Valpolicella
Vineyard size
95 acres
Soil composition
Chalk and clay
Training method
Double-Guyot and Pergola
Elevation:
492-984 feet
Vines/acre:
1416
Exposure:
Southeastern
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1967
Bottles produced of this wine:
250,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
12
Varietal composition:
80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 10% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
72-80 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks and casks
Type of oak:
Slavonian oak
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months in stainless steel tanks, 6-8 months in barrel
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.8 %
Dry extract:
29.7 g/L
Residual sugar:
5.1 g/L