JAMESSUCKLING.COM - Veneto - Zenato: Amarone Classico della Valpolicella

James visited the Zenato winery in Veneto, northeastern Italy a few years ago and tasted a range of their Amarones - the most prestigious red wine from the Veneto region. The range went from 1988 to 2006 including a few earlier vintages like 1980 and 1983.

Amarone wines are made with a local variety called Corvina and a local sub-variety called Corvinone. Normally the grapes after the harvest are left to dry to remove water and to retain concentration and aromas. Amarones are well known for their intense flavors and deep red color.

In this video, Nadia Zenato, owner of Zenato, and James discuss what makes Amarone a great wine and what is the style that defines the Zenato Amarones. The Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Sergio Zenato Riserva 2006, 2008 and 2009 were served at our Great Wines of Italy Hong Kong event.

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Sergio Zenato Riserva 2006: http://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tas...
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Sergio Zenato Riserva 2008: http://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tas...
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Sergio Zenato Riserva 2009: http://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tas...

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