Zenato

Zenato is a family-owned winery established in the Veneto region of northern Italy, specifically operating within the prestigious Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG zone. The estate focuses on producing wines from indigenous Veneto grape varieties, working with the traditional varietals that have defined this renowned wine region for centuries.

Amarone della Valpolicella represents one of Italy's most distinctive wine styles, produced through the ancient appassimento method where grapes are dried for several months before fermentation. This process concentrates sugars and flavors, creating wines with remarkable depth, complexity, and aging potential. The DOCG designation requires specific grape varieties including Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, with Corvina serving as the dominant component that contributes structure, color, and characteristic cherry notes.

Zenato's current portfolio demonstrates their commitment to this traditional Amarone style, working primarily with Corvina grapes to craft wines that express the unique terroir of the Valpolicella Classico zone. The 2017 vintage represents the winery's approach to balancing the concentrated power typical of Amarone with the elegance that defines quality expressions from this appellation.