2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore ($17)

Since founding their winery in 1960, the Zenato family has been a pioneering family in Italian wine. A benchmark producer in the Veneto region, Zenato harvests fruit from steep slopes in the historical Sant’Ambrigio zone of Valpolicella Classico to make this classically styled wine.

This Veneto Valpolicella is a blend of 85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone, varieties that are native to the Valpolicella region.

This wine is a Classico meaning it is from the original Valpolicella region and it’s also a Superiore that indicates it’s made from higher quality grapes that produce a more concentrated flavor.

Zenato's Valpolicella Classico Superiore is pale purple in color, has bright fruit aromas and the classic Valpolicella flavor of tart cherries. It has medium acidity and has a nice fruit-filled finish.

This 2017 Zenato’s Valpolicella has won many awards and received a 92 point score with James Suckling and 90 points from Wine Spectator. These are really nice scores for such a great value wine.

This one is bright and refreshing—especially with a little chill on it. It pairs well with charcuterie, seared tuna and roasted chicken.

At this price and quality this is a strong fit for a Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

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Sample Provided by Jarvis Communications