Zeni

Gaetano Zeni, referred to as Nino by everyone, was the real innovator of the modern era of the winery: a number of small and big changes initiated by him lifted the winery to its level of today. It was Nino who decided to move the production in the 1950s from the small winery in the historic centre of Bardolino to its present location,with more space and improved practicality, in the hills above the village with a spectacular view of Lake Garda. In the new winery he also decided to establish the wine museum to promote the culture and the story of wine growing and wine making. The philosophy of the winery, which was implemented by Gaetano Zeni, is pursued today with the same enthusiasm and dedication by his children Fausto, Elena and Federica and includes in particular the meticulous selection of both vineyards and grapes. The separate vinification of the grapes from the different wine areas is today still one of the fundamentals of the winery, giving the wines local character and high quality. The continuous improvement both in the production processes and in the winery’s management enabled the winery to obtain the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality certification.

Straw yellow in appearance with a greenish tinge. On the nose, intense and rich, with fruity hints of peach and citrus fruit.

Ideal as an aperitif, with fish starters, soups. Or, try with main dishes made with fish or white meat.

The grapes are hand-harvested when they have reached optimum ripeness. Maceration on the skins, gentle pressing of the grapes and must fermentation at a controlled temperature. Aged in stainless steel vats.

Deacnter, Recommended – 88 points, April 2024: “Light fragrance of white blossoms and green grass. Lingering and refreshing, showing notes of white-flesh fruit, green olives and a hint of spice.”