Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Classico, 2020

Complex, opulent yet fresh Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

On the nose, it offers a dark bouquet of ash, peat, humus, and potpourri, followed by notes of rhubarb, licorice root, and sandalwood, complemented by notes of black cherries in alcohol, chocolate, and sweet tobacco, underpinned by abundant balsamic nuances. Dark ruby red in color. Composed and well-structured, with a pronounced glycerine mass, balanced by noble tannins and a subtle, fresh verve.

• Blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta 
• Aged 36 months in Slavonian oak 
• James Suckling | 96/100 Pts

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

G.D. Vajra was founded in 1972 by Giuseppe Domenico Vajra. Today, his son run the 20ha estate and produces precise wines known for their elegance and pristine flavours. His vineyards lie at about 400 metres above sea level in the village of Vergne in Barolo. Aldo adheres to old-style winemaking methods, but also uses modern technology such as temperature-controlled fermentation. 'Albe' the poetic name of this Barolo refers to the sky at sunrise