Zenato Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2021

Italy's leading authority on wine is the iconic Gambero Rosso Guide. Each year, its panel taste more than 46,000 wines, with only the top 1% receiving its highest accolade: the coveted ''Tre Bicchieri''award.  One of Northern Italy's most respected wineries, Zenato located in the Veneto region, has earned an incredible 10 x Tre Bicchieri awards throughout its history, recognising the outstanding quality of its wines, including Amarone, Valpolicella Classico Superiore and the mighty Amarone Riserva. It would also be remiss of me not to mention that major International wine publications such as Wine Spectator, Decanter and James Suckling have regularly featured Zenato's exemplary wines in their Top 100 selections with massive 96-98 points a frequent occurrence for this noble Venetian estate. 

With so much quality produced by Zenato, you're truly spoilt for choice. For us, however, their flagship Valpolicella Classico Superiore best showcases the estate's remarkable consistency and value. It has long been one of Northern Italy's benchmark reds, and with the 2021 vintage, Zenato may well have delivered its finest release yet.  Smooth, rich and beautifully rounded, this full-flavoured red delivers generous layers of dried plum, dark chocolate and savoury herbs. Silky tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and structure, while the long, lingering finish keeps you coming back for another sip. Enjoy!

''Zenato's 2021 Valpolicella Classico Superiore is great value. Dry, medium-bodied and perfumed with tart cherry, red currant, earthy violets, spicy notes lingering on the palate, this easy to love red is produced from Corvina Veronese with Rondinella and Corvinone grapes in support. Tannins are well-integrated. Zenato is one of the most trusted names in all of wine industry. For more than half a century, Zenato has concentrated on making premium wines in Veneto.'' 91 Points, Natalie Maclean

''Aromas of crushed strawberries and cherries sit ripe and inviting, accented by hints of tea leaves, tobacco, and warm baking spices. The palate sharpens with tart cranberry and sour cherry, balanced by a subtle earthiness. Fresh and structured, the wine hums with bright acidity and a lingering, savory finish.'' Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

''The 2021 Valpolicella Classico Superiore wafts up with a bouquet of rosy florals and peppery wild berries. It’s silky smooth with a savory character as mineral-laced red fruits swirl throughout. This tapers off cleanly with medium length, leaving a pleasantly tart sensation." Eric Guido, Vinous Media

''This is good Valpolicella Classico Superiore. Polished and contemporary. Shows dark fruit and hints of violets and spice, with well-managed tannins and oak.'' James Suckling