Description

The Valerio Zenato Opera. A masterpiece, a symphony of essences, harmony and intriguing scents.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Intense ruby red with a violet edge
Bouquet: Warm, ethereal, and spicy, with scents of red berries and dried fruits
Palate: Fruity notes with smooth tannins, showing great harmony, elegance, and fine spices
Food Pairing:
Cellaring: Grapes are destemmed and gently pressed, followed by cold maceration for 8-10 days starting in January. The fermentation process begins naturally with outdoor temperatures, followed by an increase to 24-26°C to aid yeast fermentation.

Technical Details

Variety: 40% Corvinone, 35% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta
Vintage:
Region: Veneto
Alcohol: 16%
Maturation: 24 months (50% in new French oak barriques, 50% in large second-passage oak barrels), followed by a minimum 6-month refinement in the bottle