
Red wine
Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016
RRP £46.75
Zenato makes sound, forward-style Amarone, so this 2016, a ripe but fresh and energetic vintage, is quite accessible. Alberto Zenato is the current president of the Famiglie Storiche, a group of 13 family-owned estates, many of which scored well in this tasting. They all follow a similar formula, including a minimum post-harvest drying of 100 days. This boasts a vibrant, upright aroma with basil and lime, and plenty of vitality. The smooth grip and freshness of the tannins balances the rich fruit before a bitter touch of chicory and sappiness on the finish. Inviting and juicy.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Corvina, Corvinone
Alcohol
16.5%
Drink dates
2021 - 2026
Origin
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Sub-region
Valpolicella DOC
Tasting Information
Blind
No
Tasted by
Sarah Marsh