Zeni Valpolicella
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Zeni’s interpretation of Valpolicella works well for our retail and restaurant partners as it is much more elegant than most of the “value” bottlings you will come across.
Varietal Composition: 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Elaboration: Manual harvest. Traditional red vinification with one week maceration in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red color. Fine, fragrant, with fruity hints of blackberry and cherry. Dry, intense and harmonic.
PRESS
2019 – 91 Decanter
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Sitting in the hills of Bardolino, the Zeni family has spent the last 140 years dedicating themselves to producing some of the finest wines in Verona. Zeni’s lineup is broad and includes releases from Bardolino, Custoza, Lugana, Valpolicella, and Soave. Land holdings amount to 60 hectares of vines, and the family operates two wineries, one located in Bardolino and the other in Valpolicella. Zeni’s world renowned wine museum drives attention to the company, receiving over 100,000 visitors a year.