2009 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Community Tasting Notes (58) Avg Score: 91.4 points

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  1/27/2024 - VlgJeff Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Overall, a very pleasing Amarone with lots of flavors, good structure, and no hint of the 16.5% abv.
  Decanted at the beginning of our meal to separate significant sediment. The color was a dark violet to a faded rim. The nose was all raisins and dark red fruits. The medium plus bodied palate showed the raisins, some spice, some earth and a variety of fruits - mostly cherry with some strawberry and raspberry - then some brown licorice on the finish. The acidity was juicy and balancing and there was just a touch of drying tannin. I would think that this wine could continue to hold for several more years but is in an excellent place right now.

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  12/28/2023 - Josch48 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Velvety mouthfeel, deeply extracted yet delicate presentation despite the ABV, delicious flavors throughout all stages of the palate, with patience rewarded. As with all tastings, a subjective assessment.

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  12/24/2023 - NCWW Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Still very drinkable but age is showing

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  8/27/2023 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Pleased to be trying this again after 9 years! Mostly Corvina, w/ some Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina. Decanted. Med+ ruby/garnet. Clean, med+ ripe red cherries, dried plums, dried figs, mushroom, forest floor, caramel, milk chocolate & sweet baking spices from 3 yrs aging in large oak casks. Dry, but w/ generous fruit. Med acidity, med, resolved tannins, & high but well-masked alcohol (16.5% abv). Full bodied, w/ med+ intensity & length. All the components are well-integrated; it is fully in its drinking window but has a few more years to go. Pairs beautifully with aged Veneto cheeses and gorgonzola dolce, garnished with quince paste and fig compote.

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  12/28/2022 - no oak Likes this wine: 92 Points

  A fully mature, delicious bottle of wine.

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