Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2022 750ml

This rich release from Zeni hits all the marks we are looking for in a handmade, expressive example of Amarone. Deep ruby red with a garnet red tinge. Stylish and elegant with notes of preserved fruits and hints of cocoa and spices. Harmonic, complex and velvety. Recommended with red meat, braised meat, game and fermented cheese; vino da meditazione.

James Suckling

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Nice balance of fresh and dried, lightly raisiny fruit here, complemented by hints of sweet herbs and spices and a tiny orangey twang that brightens up the flavors on the full-bodied palate. The tannins are well integrated and the fruit pushes through nicely.