{"product_id":"zenato-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-riserva-sergio-zenato-2019","title":"Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZenato's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is a red wine from Veneto with a broad and enveloping aromatic profile, produced through the drying of grapes and ageing in large barrels. This excellent \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is created from the union of Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta grapes. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of cherry, morello cherry and wild berries, enhanced by elegant \u003cstrong\u003ementhol notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and hints of sweet tobacco. On the palate, it reveals a vigorous structure, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003edense tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that ensures balance and a long finish, making it ideal for pairing with game and very mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Sant’Ambrogio, in the heart of the historic \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Classica\u003c\/strong\u003e area. The vineyards are located on hillsides, between three hundred and three hundred and fifty metres above sea level, where they benefit from excellent sun exposure. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in stones, provides the vines with optimal conditions to produce bunches with great aromatic concentration. The \u003cstrong\u003emicroclimate of Lake Garda\u003c\/strong\u003e helps to moderate temperatures, encouraging a steady and harmonious ripening of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in October with manual harvesting and a rigorous selection of the bunches. The grapes undergo a \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying\u003c\/strong\u003e process for about four months in well-ventilated drying rooms, which concentrates sugars and aromas. In January, the grapes are pressed and slowly fermented on the skins at a controlled temperature. The wine then matures for at least four years in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003efinal period of rest\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines its harmony and exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated to the founder Sergio Zenato, this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eRiserva\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates a family tradition that began in 1960. Produced exclusively in the finest years from the oldest vineyards of Sant’Ambrogio, in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Classica\u003c\/strong\u003e, it embodies the absolute excellence of the region. This extraordinarily elegant red is capable of evolving magnificently for over twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zenato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454738354347,"sku":"61169","price":104.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/zenato-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-riserva-sergio-zenato-2019_61169_1_9415318e-2933-48b4-876d-0a1af87e6d43.webp?v=1776356608","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/zenato-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-riserva-sergio-zenato-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}