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Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Barriques 2018 Wine (75cl)
Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Barriques 2018 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2018 red wine from Italy. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Zeni |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Wine style | red |
| Country | Italy |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Barriques 2018 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a red wine from Italy, but its grape variety is not yet confirmed in the catalogue.
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Source-supplied bottle description
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Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Barriques is a full-bodied, powerful red from the Valpolicella Classica zone in Verona, Italy. It is rich and intense, offering layered aromas of ripe black cherries, vanilla, cocoa, and spice, exemplifying the classic complexity of an Amarone.
Meet the Producer
Founded in Bardolino, Gaetano “Nino” Zeni transformed the winery in the 1950s, relocating production to the hills above the village with a modern approach that prioritises quality and tradition. Today, Zeni is renowned for producing expressive Amarone wines that balance power, elegance, and depth.
Production
The finest grapes are hand-harvested and placed in small crates to dry for 4–5 months, concentrating sugars, flavours, and aromas. Fermentation occurs with extended skin contact for 4–5 weeks, followed by ageing in French oak barriques for 12–24 months. A short period in stainless steel vats ensures balance before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red in the glass, the nose presents ripe black cherries, rich fruit, vanilla, and subtle cocoa and spice notes. On the palate, the wine is rounded, velvety, and full-bodied, with a long, harmonious finish. Food match Pairs beautifully with red meats, game, and hearty braised dishes. Decant for at least 30 minutes before serving to reveal the full aromatic complexity. Grape Corvina 60%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 20% Awards and Press Comments Wine Merchant Top 100, Highly Commended, 2025 James Suckling, 92 Points – “A powerful and beautifully structured Amarone with ripe fruit, spice, and velvety tannins. Decant for full aromatic expression.”
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