Amarone Valpolicella Riserva 2016 ZENATO 750ml

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA D.O.C.G. CLASSICO
RESERVE 'SERGIO ZENATO

Amarone Riserva 'Sergio Zenato' is only made in vintages of excellence from the selection of the best Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes from the oldest vineyards
cultivated in Sant'Ambrogio, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. A wine of extreme balance and suitable for long ageing.
Grape varieties: 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta and Croatina
Geographical location and vineyard characteristics: Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, hilly area, south-east facing.
Average altitude of the land: 300/350 metres a.s.l.
Soil type: predominantly cretaceous, calcareous
Training system: guyot
Average age of vines: 20 years
Number of buds: 6/7 per plant
Yield per hectare: 80 quintals
Harvest time and conduction: first ten days of October Vinification: after manual harvesting and sorting into small 5 kg crates, the grapes are left to dry for about four months
in dry, well-ventilated drying lofts. Only in January, after the natural drying process, are the grapes pressed. This is followed by a slow fermentation for 15-20 days on the
skins and ageing for at least four years in large oak barrels and bottle ageing for at least one year.
Colour: deep ruby red, tending to garnet with age.
Nose: intense, fruity (cherry, morello cherry and small berries), spicy.
Taste: warm, full, with great structure.
Serving temperature: 18°C, taking care to open it at least one hour before serving.
Food pairings: ideal with roast game, grilled red meat and mature cheeses, but also excellent as a meditation wine.