Production is handled by the top winery Zenato. This family business was founded half a century ago by Sergio Zenato in a town on the southern shore of Lake Garda. In the vast wine province of Veneto, the winery now owns nearly one hundred hectares of land. Quality is always paramount, and this Valpolicella Superiore is no exception. This red wine is made from eighty percent Corvina grapes, ten percent Rondinella grapes, and ten percent Croatina and Oseleta grapes. All these grapes are harvested by hand during the first ten days of October. The harvest is followed by fermentation and traditional maceration for ten days in stainless steel tanks. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the wine is separated from the skins with a gentle pressing and aged in oak barrels for approximately twelve months.
The grape selection is incredibly strict, as Zenato prioritizes quality. It's no wonder Zenato Valpolicella Superiore enjoys such immense popularity. The aroma is incredibly beautiful: cherries, wild berries, and a hint of spice. Just smelling it makes you thirsty. The taste is surprisingly smooth, almost velvety. A wealth of flavors collide on the palate: blackberries, berries, cherries, vanilla, and spices. A pleasant glass of wine that has plenty of flavor, without this Zenato Valpolicella Superiore becoming too heavy. The finish is generous, ripe, and refined in the tannins. Exactly what we'd expect from Zenato.
This red wine from Zenato is perfect for pairing with delicious dishes. It's no wonder, then, that Zenato Valpolicella Superiore graces many restaurant wine pairings. Now, you're probably wondering which dishes pair well with this red Zenato wine. These dishes include veal, red grilled meat, pasta dishes with red sauce, and don't forget mature and hard cheeses. Prefer to enjoy this red wine on its own without food? This Valpolicella Superiore Zenato is also excellent for that.
