James Suckling: new awards for Zenato

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James Suckling: new outstanding awards for Zenato

6 wines, all of them 90+ Points!!

Check them out:
– Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 2017 | 98 points
– Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 | 96 points
– Cresasso Corvina Veronese 2017 | 93 points
– Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2019 | 93 points
– Valpolicella Superiore 2020 | 91 points
– Lugana San Benedetto 2022 | 92 points

AMARONE RISERVA SERGIO ZENATO 2017

“Produced only in top vintages, this graceful wine is made from a selection of Corvina and Rondinella grapes grown in the oldest vineyards in the township of Sant’Ambrogio in Valpolicella’s “classic” zone.

It represents the very identity of the winery and its legacy throughout the world – a wine that can age and be enjoyed for more than 20 years.

With luminous and dense color, elegant complexity, and a wonderful touch of spice, it’s a wholehearted expression of the land where it is made.”

AMARONE VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO  2018

“The jewel of Zenato’s production, this wine is made from a selection of top grapes from Valpolicella Classica grown in Sant’Ambrogio township (Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, and Croatina).

This is a majestic wine, intense and ethereal, with notes of bay leaf and distillate-cured cherries.

The impressive balance between all its components makes it ideal for long-term aging.”

CRESASSO CORVINA VERONESE 2017

“Made from Corvina Veronese, this single-vineyard designate wine is deeply connected to the land where it is grown.

Its intense, deep ruby red color tinges the glass as its thick, lingering legs slide down the edges.

On the nose, it delivers a spectrum of delicious and enchanting red fruit, blueberry, and blackberry notes that evolve into intense aromas of black cherry, cooked prune, and jam.

VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE  RIPASSA 2019

“As soon as the dried grapes for the winery’s Amarone have completed fermentation, a top selection of Valpolicella grapes “passes over” (ripassa) the Amarone pomace, thus resulting in a second brief fermentation. 

On the palate, it delivers fruity notes and elegant tannin with hints of chocolate and spice. Ripassa has played a highly important role in the Zenato winery’s evolution over the years.”

VALPOLICELLA  SUPERIORE 2020

“Made from vineyards in Valpolicella, this wine has an impressive lingering finish with rich flavor.

The blend is 85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone.

On the nose, it delivers delicate hints of almond and violet.
On the palate, it’s dry and smooth with good structure and wonderfully robust notes of cherry and prune.”

LUGANA SAN BENEDETTO 2022

“Rich in personality and with great depth, this wine delivers a wide spectrum of fresh and complex aromas on the nose.

It’s full-bodied and full-flavored in the mouth, with notes that shift from dried apple and pineapple to pear and vanilla. Its long, brilliant finish lingers with delicious results.”

4 Gold Medals Mundus Vini for Zenato

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4 Gold Medals Mundus Vini for Zenato: Alanera, Amarone Classico, Amarone Riserva and Lugana Riserva.
All of them received the Gold Medal at the Spring Mundus Vini Competition.
Well done!!!!

Falstaff Amarone and Recioto Trophy

GOLD MEDALS

Gold for Zenato's Alanera at the Berliner Wine Trophy

Colour: ruby red
Bouquet: flavours of dried and fresh cherries, coffee and sweet tobacco, supported by fresh acidity and soft tannins
Taste:  a fulsome Corvina, savoury with a mineral taste from the sharp tannins that bestow a pleasurably long finale
Food pairing: perfect with braised or roasted red meats, game, robust ragus, and aged Italian cheeses

Decanter World Wine Awards

Colourred, becoming garnet red with ageing.
Bouquet: elegant and spicy with hints of cherry, Marasca cherry, dry fruit and prunes
Tasterounded, velvety, enveloping and soft
Food pairingrecommended with roasted meat, grilled meat, game and mature cheeses or enjoyed without a meal

World Wine Awards Decanter 2022

Colour: intense ruby red, becoming garnet red with the passng of the years
Bouquet: intense, fruity (black cherry, Marasca cherry and small berries), spicy
Taste: warm, full-bodied with great structure
Food pairing:  perfect with roast meats, game, grilled steak and mature cheeses, but perfect for enjoyment without a meal

BEST OF THE SHOW

Vinibuoni d'Italia results edition 2022Lugana Riserva Zenato in Vinibuoni Guide 2022

Colour: the colour is clear gold with sparkling highlights.
Bouquet: elegant hints of flowers, citrus and exotic fruit.
Taste: the wine has a substantial, balanced and mineral taste.
Food pairing: pasta with white sauces, risottos, medium aged cheeses, perfect with freshwater fish.

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Zenato’s awards’ update

Falstaff Amarone and Recioto Trophy

We are glad to inform you that the Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato 2019 received a
Silver Medal Decanter and 92 Points Vinous.

Well done!

This Lugana Riserva is the fruit of the Zenato family’s genuine passion and a reflection of their history in the appellation.

The grapes for this wine come from the oldest vines on their Podere Massoni farm. They are harvested slightly late, around mid-October.

Fermentation takes place in oak cask (70%) and stainless steel (30%).

Light brilliant gold in color, this wine delivers intense multi-faceted aromas on the nose, with floral and citrus notes, spices, white plum, and vanilla.

On the palate, it’s rich in flavor, with great depth and balance.
An ideal white for aging.

Zenato’s awards’ update

Falstaff Amarone and Recioto Trophy

We are glad to inform you that Zenato‘s Amarone and Lugana  recently received high ratings from Robert Parker and Wine Spectator.

You’ll find these nice rating here below:

Lugana DOC Riserva Sergio Zenato 2018

  • 92 Points Robert Parker
  • 91 Points Wine Spectator

Vinibuoni d'Italia results edition 2022Lugana Riserva Zenato in Vinibuoni Guide 2022

Amarone Riserva Sergio Zenato 2015

  • 93 Points Robert Parker

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016

  • 92 Points Robert Parker

Amarone Classico Zenato

Falstaff Trophy Results for Zenato

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Great results for Zenato at the Falstaff Trophy Lugana & Custoza and at the Falstaff Rosato Trophy

Zenato took part at the Falstaff Trophy ‘Lugana & Custoza’ and received the 2nd place with the Sergio Zenato Lugana Riserva DOC 2018. This wine has been awarded with 93 points. 

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“Peach, honey melon and hazelnuts”

Also 4 other wines received 90 / > 90 points:

The Zenato Lugana San Benedetto is made from a selection of the best grapes from the eponymous estate. The vineyards are some of the appellation’s most historic and are considered to be among its best. Rich in personality and with great depth, this wine delivers a wide spectrum of fresh and complex aromas on the nose. It’s full-bodied and full-flavored in the mouth, with notes that shift from dried apple and pineapple to pear and vanilla. Its long, brilliant finish lingers with delicious results.

An intense and enveloping bouquet of white flowers with notes of pear and apple and nuances of peach and citrus. A fine, elegant and persistent perlage and a silky acidic vein gives freshness.

Produced with 100 percent Trebbiano di Lugana, this wine brightens up the glass with its straw yellow color. Its multifaceted nose is aromatic, fresh, and fruity, with notes of grape, peach, citron, grapefruit, and a hint of pineapple, which adds tropical character.

On the palate, the wine is approachable, fresh, and has good minerality.

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Custoza DOC 2020

Grapes: Garganega, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Friuliano, Incrozio Manzoni

A fresh and light wine that suits very well as aperitif, but also goes well with fish dishes. 

The Rosé San Benedetto 2019 received 91 points at Falstaff’s Rosato Trophy:

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Rosé San Benedetto  DOC 2020

Grapes: Rondinella, Pinot Nero and Cabernet Franc

” Harmonious and delicious, everything you expect from a good rosé wine.” Also chosen as wine of the year by the finnish magazine Viinilehti. See for more information: Rosato San Benedetto