Valpolicella Classico Superiore from the Zenato cellars is an Italian red wine from the Veneto region. The area is the same as that of the famous Amarone, typical for the production of red wines with excellent structure and great aromatic breadth.
The Zenato family is one of the most historic and experienced in the area, which embraces the south-eastern shore of Lake Garda and ends in the Verona Valpolicella. It is no coincidence that the Zenato winery is renowned for its exceptional Amarone della Valpolicella and top-trending Valpolicella Ripasso Ripassa, as well as classic Garda wines such as Chiaretto.
With this label Zenato offers a wine with a dry but also smooth taste, thanks to the refinement in oak barrels for about a year. A classic wine for the winery and the territory, but at the same time with a modern style and intriguing drinkability. All this at a sensational price for a Valpolicella DOC wine!
What does this wine taste like?
Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
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Ruby red / Garnet glints
Bouquet
Viola appassita / Mandorla fresca / Confettura di frutti di bosco / White pepper / Balsamic notes
Sausages and hamStews and casserolesPastaRed meatCured cheeses
Ratings and awards
2020
91 SK
2018
92 SK
2017
92 SK
90 WS
2016
91 SK
2015
90 SK
SK: SucklingWS: Wine
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Wine critics reviewsReviews by Suckling
Pleasant nose of ripe plums, together with hints of fresh cherries, black pepper, aromatic herbs and prunes. Full-to medium-bodied with a good bead of sweet fruit, riding firm, silky tannins. Long, controlled and well-balanced finish. Drink or hold.
— James Suckling (22/10/2021)JamesSuckling.com Vintage 2018 - 92 SUCKLING
Customer reviews
4.3/5
11 reviews
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by: BigGeoff (03/12/2023) - Vintage 2020
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A really drinkable wine
I was introduced to this wine several years ago at a Michelin star restaurant since when I have enjoyed it with many types of food, and just by itself!
This ‘poor man’s Amarone’ has a broad, deep taste spectrum but Zenato produce it with a lighter after taste. This combination makes it, for me, one of the most drinkable wines of its type on the market.
by: Mike Dawson (15/10/2021) - Vintage 2018
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A very good Valpolicella and excellent value
Plenty of body and well balanced. A little dry and average acidity with a very subtle syrupy texture. You could almost call it medicinal. Oh now there's a thought. If only you could pour a glass of this every time you feel a cough coming on or when you feel a little low. Won't life be wonderful. Time to pour another glass to see if it works.
by: Jon (09/11/2020) - Vintage 2018
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Lovely fruity red
Enjoyed this with a nice lasagne, if you have the patience, it gets better the longer it’s open, Red fruits, gets smoother, reminded me of a lovely trip to Italy
by: Pete M (04/12/2018) - Vintage 2015
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Good drinking red wine from a respected owner.
I have been drinking this for a few years since I sampled at the vineyard. Its a good example of valpolicella great with roast beef even a curry
by: Margot Logman (07/09/2019) - Vintage 2016
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excellent
superior light to drink wine, never one bottle that goes off, it always makes it easily to our top 10!
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