2019 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy, Veneto, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$54.00USD

Tasted at the winery. This is a blend of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, and 5% Oseleta. 17% abv. Garnet in color with a darker core, opaque and bright. The nose is enticing with black cherries, prunes, anise, char, and slight chocolate covered raisins. Full bodied. Soft, pillowy texture. Light to medium tannins. Great acidity. On the palate, black cherries, dried cherries, dark chocolate, raisins and char. Some warmth on the finish. Long finish. This is complex and deep and unwinds nicely in the glass. It is lovely on its own and will work with hearty foods.

2024 Azienda Agricola S. Cristina Lugana (Zenato), Italy, Lombardia, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2024
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Zenato is the owner of A.A. S. Cristina.  This wine is 100% Trebbiano di Lugana.  Silver/slight golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is very fragrant with Lemon verbena and a chalky minerality.  Nice texture.  Nice acidity.  On the  palate, this is concentrated with good depth.  Mineral drive but also some nice lemon peel.  Long finish.  This drinks nicely on its own but will work with lighter foods.  It would be a nice pairing with grilled or baked Trout but also with  a Crab Salad.  Drink over the next few years to enjoy the vibrancy.

 

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