Produced by Zeni in the Valpolicella Classico zone of Veneto, Italy, this Amarone is made from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, hand‑selected from hilly vineyards. The grapes undergo a 4‑month appassimento (raisining) to concentrate sugars and flavors, followed by traditional skin fermentation and 20–25 days maceration
Deep ruby red with a garnet red tinge. Pervasive on the nose, with notes of vanilla and hints of cocoa and spices. Full-bodied, harmonic, pleasantly tannin-rich, with notes of vanilla. Recommended with red meat, braised meat, game and fermented cheese.
Blend: 50% Corvinone, 40% Corvina, 10% Rondinella
92 JamesSuckling.com Attractive nose of dried red and dark berries, chocolate and some spicy and earthy undertones. Full-bodied, textured and smooth, with velvety tannins. Notes of dried orange peel and cocoa at the end.
91 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com The 2018 Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Barriques is a powerful wine with excellent balance and style. This wine shows aromas and flavors of Port-like notes, fragrant herbs, and licorice. Enjoy this wine with oven-baked beef ribs. (Tasted: February 25, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
