Sergio Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva

Sergio Zenato Amarone Classico della Valpolicella

Wine Description

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.

Zenato Family
Zenato Winery & Vineyard
Costalunga Vineyard
Zenato Grapes
Zenato Barrels
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Acclaim
Dark cocoa powder and rich chocolate interweave with concentrated black fruits, framed by a complex spice tapestry of everything from sweet baking notes to savory undertones. The structure shows polished, refined tannins, while unexpected brightness emerges on the finish, offering a refreshing lift that balances the wine’s depth and intensity. (Cellar Selection) — Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2025
“Dense garnet, with a nose of walnut hausks, toasted black pepper, sour cherries and ash. Smooth and soft on the palate, with a full body and ripe, silky tannins balanced by zesty acidity. Lovely fruit with an extremely long, nutty aftertaste. Very attractive.” — James Suckling, Jun 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
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
Year vineyard planted:
1994
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1980
Bottles produced of this wine:
25,000
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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:
48 months
Age of Aging Container:
Two years
Length of bottle aging:
12 months
Total SO2
65
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
17 %
Dry extract:
40 g/L
Total SO2
65
Residual sugar:
4.8 g/L