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Veneto is probably Italy's most reliable area for consistency. Everyone has heard of Soave and Valpolicella, although in the 1980s and 90s this did more to harm the reputation of Italian wines than enhance it, due to the large quantities of poor quality wine imported into the UK. They do however make excellent examples of these wines in the Classico areas in the hills. Avoid the standard wines from the plains, which tend to be weak and thin. Again a good producer is essential. There are plenty of cooperatives and a few unreliable producers churning out DOC wines which are not value for money. Zenato, Campagnola and Cesari are amongst the regions very best producers and are widely recognised in the Italian wine guides, where they consistently win awards.
 
 

Sergio Zenato

International Wine & Spirits Competition - Italian Wine Producer of the Year 2008

The Zenato family are one of the Veneto region's best producers. Their wines are some of the very best I have ever tasted. Their reds are all beautifully smooth and full of flavour. I drink the Valpolicella Classico Superiore with food and the Ripassa for a long lingering wine on it's own. The Amarone is stunning, one of the biggest Amarones I've ever had the pleasure to try. Then there's Sergio's Riserva 2001! Extremely rare to still find this sought after vintage. I have a few bottles in my personal collection which I may be persuaded to sell to a true enthusiast! Visit Zenato.com or check out their fantastic review in the 2007 'Gambero Rosso' Italian wine guide.
 
 

Valpolicella Superiore 'Ripassa' Zenato 2006 75cl

 IWC - Gold Medal 2008

13.5% abv. Most producers from Veneto make a Ripassa., but this one from Zenato is widely regarded as the best. The Valpolicella is passed over the Amarone pomace, which creates a secondary reaction resulting in an increase in colour, flavour and alcohol. The result is a full flavoured, beautifully smooth, lingering wine, better than many co operative produced Amarones. I personally love this wine, as do the wine magazines in both Italy and the UK. I've kept the price as low as possible as I believe everyone should try this fantastic wine! Previous vintages have been awarded 'Due Biccheri' 2001, Winespectator 89 points 1999, 88 points 2000/1, Decanter panel tasting 4/5 2003.

Zenato.com

Price: £14.95 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Valpolicella Superiore 'Ripassa' Zenato 2006 75cl
 
 

Valpolicella Superiore 'Ripassa' Zenato 2005 75cl

 The 2005 stock is now exhausted in the UK and there's no more in Italy either. However, the good news, the 2006 is just as good, having won the International Wine Challenge Gold Medal.

13.5% abv. Most producers from Veneto make a Ripassa., but this one from Zenato is widely regarded as the best. The Valpolicella is passed over the Amarone pomace, which creates a secondary reaction resulting in an increase in colour, flavour and alcohol. The result is a full flavoured, beautifully smooth, lingering wine, better than many co operative produced Amarones. I personally love this wine, as do the wine magazines in both Italy and the UK. I've kept the price as low as possible as I believe everyone should try this fantastic wine! Previous vintages have been awarded 'Due Biccheri' 2001, Winespectator 89 points 1999, 88 points 2000/1, Decanter panel tasting 4/5 2003.

Zenato.com

Price: £14.95 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Valpolicella Superiore 'Ripassa' Zenato 2005 75cl
 
 

Cormi Zenato 2006 75cl

New wine from Zenato - just launched in the UK. Very limited stocks.

13.5% abv. A blend of Merlot and Corvina. This wine is packed with smooth Merlot fruit. It's soft and smooth with good length, ideal with food due to it's excellent balance and cleansing acidity. Lighter than their Ripassa but possibly more suited to food. I prefer the Ripassa personally, but then I like my big wines.

Zenato.com

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Cormi Zenato 2006 75cl
 
 

Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva 2001 3 Litre

Gambero Rosso 'Due Biccheri' Winespectator - 92 points

We were very fortunate to secure 2 bottles of this exceptionally rare wine direct from Italy, complete with Zenato wooden box. We will not be able to get any more. This would be a sensational gift for an Amarone lover.

15.5% abv. This is Sergio's personal Riserva. An immensely powerful wine. Previous vintages have won many awards including 'Italian red wine of the year' at the International Wine Challenge, Tre Biccheri 1998, 2000, IWC - Gold 1993, 2000

Zenato.com

Price: £345.00 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva 2001 3 Litre
 
 

Amarone Zenato 2004 3 Litre

 We have secured 4 bottles direct from Italy, complete with Zenato wooden box.

16% abv. IWC Silver Medal. The grapes are dried in the sun prior to fermentation to concentrate the juice. This produces a wonderfully strongly flavoured wine, high in alcohol and seriously smooth. Amarone is a must for any red wine lover. Italy has many big reds, Barolo, Super Tuscans, but in my opinion Amarone is one of the best, and this is one of the best Amarones available. Previous vintages have won Winespectator - 92 points 1997, 90 Points 2000 & 1990, IWC - Gold 2000, Silver 1998.

Zenato.com

Price: £230.00 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone Zenato 2004 3 Litre
 
 

Amarone Zenato 2003 3 Litre

 We have secured 4 bottles direct from Italy, complete with Zenato wooden box.

IWC Gold Medal

16% abv. IWC Silver Medal. The grapes are dried in the sun prior to fermentation to concentrate the juice. This produces a wonderfully strongly flavoured wine, high in alcohol and seriously smooth. Amarone is a must for any red wine lover. Italy has many big reds, Barolo, Super Tuscans, but in my opinion Amarone is one of the best, and this is one of the best Amarones available. Previous vintages have won Winespectator - 92 points 1997, 90 Points 2000 & 1990, IWC - Gold 2000, Silver 1998.

Zenato.com

Price: £264.50 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone Zenato 2003 3 Litre
 
 

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Zenato 2006 75cl

 13.5% abv. This wine is delicious. It's wonderfully smooth with great fruit and a long finish. I personally drink quite a bit of this one. Very highly praised in the 'Gambero Rosso' yet again. The 2002 vintage was 'commended' in the Decanter world wine awards.

Zenato.com

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Valpolicella Classico Superiore Zenato 2006 75cl
 
 

Amarone Zenato 2004 75cl

 16% abv. IWC Silver Medal. The grapes are dried in the sun prior to fermentation to concentrate the juice. This produces a wonderfully strongly flavoured wine, high in alcohol and seriously smooth. Amarone is a must for any red wine lover. Italy has many big reds, Barolo, Super Tuscans, but in my opinion Amarone is one of the best, and this is one of the best Amarones available. Previous vintages have won Winespectator - 92 points 1997, 90 Points 2000 & 1990, IWC - Gold 2000, Silver 1998.

Zenato.com

Price: £33.95 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone Zenato 2004 75cl
 
 

Amarone Zenato 2005 75cl

 16% abv. IWC Silver Medal & 89 Points Wine Spectator I tasted this Amarone recently and it's as good as the 2004. Already drinking superbly. Previous vintages have won Winespectator - 92 points 1997, 90 Points 2000 & 1990, IWC - Gold 2000, Silver 1998.

Zenato.com

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Amarone Zenato 2005 75cl
 
 

Amarone Zenato 2003 75cl

 IWC Gold Medal

16% abv. The last of our superb 2003. Only 28 bottles left. Please email for availability. Previous vintages have won Winespectator - 92 points 1997, 90 Points 2000 & 1990, IWC - Gold 2000, Silver 1998.

Zenato.com

Price: £32.20 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone Zenato 2003 75cl
 
 

Amarone Zenato 2001 75cl

 Gambero Rosso 'Due Biccheri', IWC - Bronze. 16% abv. The same wine as above but the last of the covetted 2001 vintage. Truly superb! Very limited, only a few bottles left. Previous vintages have won Winespectator - 92 points 1997, 90 Points 2000 & 1990, IWC - Gold 2000, Silver 1998.

Zenato.com

Price: £32.20 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )







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Amarone Zenato 2001 75cl
 
 

Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva 2001 75cl

 Gambero Rosso 'Due Biccheri' Winespectator - 92 points 15.5% abv. This is Sergio's personal Riserva. An immensely powerful wine. Previous vintages have won many awards including 'Italian red wine of the year' at the International Wine Challenge, Tre Biccheri 1998, 2000, IWC - Gold 1993, 2000 This is the very last of the superb 2001. The 2003 is already sold out and we have only 12 bottles in stock. Zenato are now releasing the 2005, but this is by special order only from Italy and it will be very difficult to acquire.

Zenato.com

Price: £66.70 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva 2001 75cl
 
 

Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva 2003 75cl

 IWSC Gold Medal - Best in Class. Gambero Rosso - Tre Bicchieri

Library photo of 2001 15.5% abv. Winespectator 91 points. This is Sergio's personal Riserva. An immensely powerful wine. Previous vintages have won many awards including 'Italian red wine of the year' at the International Wine Challenge, Tre Biccheri 1998, 2000, IWC - Gold 1993, 2000 and Gambero Rosso 'Due Biccheri' Winespectator - 92 points

Zenato.com

Price: £63.25 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone Sergio Zenato Riserva 2003 75cl
 
 

Amarone Cesari 'Il Bosco' 2001 75cl

 16% abv. Gerardo Cesari was IWSC Italian Wine Maker of the Year in 2004 & 2006. Yet another fabulous Amarone. 'Il Bosco' comes from a single vineyard of old established vines and is only made in exceptional years. The best quality grapes are individually selected to be dried before pressing. The wine is then aged in large barrels then smaller barriques for three years, with further bottle ageing prior to release. Delicious and one of my personal favourites!

Cesari Website

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Amarone Cesari 'Il Bosco' 2001 75cl
 
 

Bosan Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC Cesari 2004 75cl

 14% abv. Gerardo Cesari was IWSC Italian Wine Maker of the Year in 2004 & 2006. Bosan Ripasso won Gold Medal IWSC 2006 This is a fantastic Ripasso (Ripassa), very highly regarded. I personally prefer the Zenato but they're both superb wines.

Cesari Website

Price: £13.80 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC Cesari 2005 75cl

 IWSC Silver Medal. 13.5% abv. A good Ripasso from Franco Cesari, made by repassing the Valpolicella over the Amarone pommace to induce a secondary fermentation increasing colour, flavour, texture and alcohol. Subsequently aged in oak for six to twelve months then six months in bottle prior to release. Plenty of fruit, smooth and mellow. This is a lovely wine. Not as big a wine as the Zenato Ripassa above, but possibly better suited to food, and of course considerably cheaper for everyday drinking.

Cesari Website

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Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC Cesari 2005 75cl
 
 

Merlot Mitico IGT delle Venezie Cesari 2005 75cl

 13% abv. Gerardo Cesari was IWSC Italian Wine Maker of the Year in 2004 & 2006.Bosan A beautiful fruit driven Merlot. Soft tannins but more body and structure than traditional Merlots making it ideal to have with food. Medium bodied with good mouth feel, and a lingering finish. Delicious.

Cesari Website

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Merlot Mitico IGT delle Venezie Cesari 2005 75cl
 
 

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Santi 2005 75cl

 Gambero Rosso - Due Bicchieri

15.5% abv. A superb Amarone at this price. Bags of fruit and wonderfully smooth. This is a big powerful, well balanced wine, suited to food.

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Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Santi 2005 75cl
 
 

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Santi Proemio 2004 75cl

Gambero Rosso - Tre Bicchieri

16% abv. Santi are amongst the top producers in the Veneto region and this Proemio is their flagship Amarone. In my opinion it's superb, as good as Zenato or Campagnola's Caterina Zardini.

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Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Santi Proemio 2004 75cl
 
 

Solane Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC Santi 2005 75cl

 Decanter Bronze Medal. 13.5%abv. I love this wine. A great Ripasso, plenty of fruit supremely balanced with the tannins and alcohol. Very smooth and very drinkable. Ideal with food or delicious just to savour on it's own. Not as big as the Zenato but equally delicious in a slightly lighter style. With Italian wines increasing in price this wine is excellent value for money. Recommended.



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Solane Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC Santi 2005 75cl
 
 

Amarone Caterina Zardini 2003 75cl

 Gambero Rosso 'Tre Biccheri' 15.5% abv. 'An Amarone of immense character and depth' from Guiseppe Campagnola in Verona, named after his late grandmother. It has won many awards. It's a beautiful wine. We've now moved onto the 2003 which is equally as good as the 2001, remarkably winning tre bicchieri yet again! If you're an Amarone lover I can't recommend this wine strongly enough.

www.campagnola.com

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Amarone Caterina Zardini 2003 75cl
 
 

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Cadis 2005 75cl

 14.5% abv. A good entry level Amarone for the newcomer to Veneto wines. My advice is to splash out a bit more and get one of our superb ones like Zenato, Il Bosco or Caterina Zardini. There's an enormous difference in quality.

Price: £18.98 (Inc.  VAT at 15% )



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Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Cadis 2005 75cl