Ratings
WE 90 · FAL 89 · WA 89.8 · CT 89.3
Identity
| Producer | Zenato Azienda Vitivinicola S.r.l. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Trebbiano di Lugana |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale lemon-green with radiant straw yellow and greenish reflections |
| Aroma | White flowers, apple, pear, vanilla, white peach, lemon peel, mango, jasmine, fennel, herbs, citrus, bananas, mineral notes |
| Palate | Creamy mouthfeel with some weight, balanced by juicy acidity, dry and crisp, generous with ripe fruit, medium acidity and medium alcohol, supple body |
| Finish | Very good length with a characterful minerality and a white almond note |
| Food Pairing | Shellfish, fish dishes, grilled skate, risi a bisi, carbonara dishes, roasted chicken, savory ricotta and prosciutto tart, hard cheese, cured meat, grilled squash and mushrooms with fresh herbs |
| Serving Temp | 9-10 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| pH | 3.2 |
| Aging Process | 6 months in stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | Calcareous clay soils |
| Vine Age | 25-30 |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest between late September and early October |
Interesting facts
| Zenato is a family-owned winery founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato, dedicated to Trebbiano di Lugana grape and the Lugana region. The San Benedetto vineyard is one of the most historic and prestigious in the appellation. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |