Riserva Sergio Zenato Amarone Classico Della Valpolicella Corvina Blend

The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato blossoms in the glass with a decadent bouquet that blends crushed violet candies, spiced blood orange and dried blueberries. This is silky smooth, nearly creamy in feel, with a dense wave of ripe red berry fruits contrasted by a bitter tinge of dark, dark chocolate. Despite its size (17% alcohol), a core of zesty acidity maintains amazing energy and freshness as the 2017 finishes dramatically long and intense, leaving a staining of tart wild berry fruit to linger. (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2024)

Although friends tell me it should be kept for another 5 years, I had to try it. Power cherries, bayleaf licquorish, italian herbs. Somewhat sweet, but nice acids. Almond bitters. And soft tanine telling you it needs some more years.

Rich. still deep garnet with orange rim. cassis, blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, touch of coffee. dry, mid acidity and mid thick but well grained tannin. So rich, bitterness faded and window has opened but still can age. Abv as high as 16.5% but not felt boredom nor fatigue.

Zenato Dinner; 18 October 2017 at Old Inn On The Green, New Marlborough, MA

Absolutely stunning. Decanted over 2hours. This is a bold and complex wine that continues to evolve in the glass as the hours go by. Dark,
Black cherries, cassis, blackberries,
dark chocolate cake, hints of vanilla, oak, sprinkled soft baking spices followed by very heavy tannins that linger far longer than you could imagine. Wow.

dark chocolate covered cherries, mocha, crushed violets, leather

Molten and savory flavors and textures, massively endowed flavor and concentration.

Very young and tight. Slight VA presence on the nose. Definitely forget about drinking for at least 10 yrs. #amarone #verona

Liquid dried grapes.

Better & better in the glass over the next hour. A nice finish to dinner.