Zenato Amarone Sergio Riserva 2013

Introduction

Ruby red in colour, this Amarone Riserva offers dense and smoky aromas of dark cherries, raisins, chocolate, and anise, framed by fruity tannins and a spicy finish. With the level of complexity and balance that this wine shows, it will evolve beautifully for 10+ years. Pair this wine with Beef Wellington, demi-glaces, fegato alla veneziana, or grilled red meat.

99 Points – James Suckling

This is a huge and impressive wine, but somehow graceful and subtle. It packs an eclectic array of brambleberry compote, violet essence, eucalyptus, oyster shell, pure iodine, vanilla, resin, tar, cassis, plum liqueur and hot stones. You can only stand back in awe as one shade of fruit appears after the next and a barrage of tannin coats your mouth. Yet, this is gentle, agile and flowing. Nevertheless, its main attraction remains its unashamed, monumental power and muscularity. A haunting wine that sends chills down your spine. An epoch-defining wine for Veneto that harks back to the legends of the 50s and 60s. Perhaps the best Amarone ever made.