Zenato Alanera Rosso Veronese, 2021 (Peony)

This seductive blend honors the region's prized Corvina grape through its name "Alanera" (black wing), referencing the raven ("corvo" in Italian). Created by the renowned Zenato family from their historic Costalunga estate in Valpolicella, this wine showcases an innovative approach to the traditional appassimento method.

Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep, concentrated color
- Aroma: Complex notes of raspberries, game, licorice, and smoke
- Palate: Full-bodied with dense, silky tannins and crisp acidity
- Finish: Savory and persistent with ripe fruit character
- Structure: Rich and balanced, 13.5% alcohol

Technical Details
- Composition: 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard: Costalunga Estate at 825 feet elevation
- Soil: Calcareous with "Terra Rossa" characteristics
- Production: 150,000 bottles
- Acidity: 5.6 g/L
- pH: 3.46

Winemaking
50% of harvested grapes undergo 45-60 days of appassimento (partial drying), with indigenous varieties dried in Sant'Ambrogio and international varieties at Santa Cristina. The wine ages 12 months in French oak tonneaux (300-500L) and large format tanks, followed by 3 months of bottle aging.