Zenato
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Valpolicella Classico
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Corvina
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2040), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2040, with a drinking horizon to 2045.
The ‘18 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 is a Corvina from Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Zenato's 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a Corvina from Italy.
About Zenato
Zenato's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a Corvina from Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Aged Venetian rabbit stew with rosemary
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled wild boar medallions with black cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018?
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 is a Corvina from Italy.
What does Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 taste like?
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2040. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018?
Pair this wine with Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta; Aged Venetian rabbit stew with rosemary; or Grilled wild boar medallions with black cherry reduction.