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Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend
Cantina F.lli Zeni · Veneto · Italy
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe black cherry and dried fruit with gentle herbs, licorice and vanilla over a rounded, velvety texture.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Ripasso, softer Italian reds, Amarone-adjacent richness without Amarone weight, or red blends with ripe fruit and smooth tannins.
Why buy it
The UPC points to Zeni's Marogne Ripasso bottling, a step up from basic Valpolicella with oak aging and the traditional second fermentation on Amarone skins.
Best for
A dependable dinner red for grilled meats, sauced pasta, roasts and aged cheeses.
Style
Fuller-bodied Valpolicella Ripasso: ripe, velvety, gently spicy and food-friendly.
Drinks like
Valpolicella Ripasso, lighter Amarone, richer Bardolino Superiore, Italian red blends from Veneto
Experience level
Easy for newer red-wine drinkers, with enough regional character for Valpolicella fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Pasta: pasta with meat or tomato sauce(winery pick)
Cheese: aged or fermented cheese(winery pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 17-19°C / 63-66°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; 15-20 minutes in a decanter or large glass can help the ripe fruit and spice open up.
- Glassware:
- Use a medium-to-large red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Zeni suggests enjoying within 4 years from bottling.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A richer Ripasso-style Valpolicella from Zeni, made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella with a second fermentation on Amarone grape skins. Expect deep ruby color, black cherry, ripe fruit, gentle spice and a rounded, velvety finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend
- Grapes
- Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
- Producer
- Cantina F.lli Zeni
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Veneto
- Appellation
- Valpolicella DOC Superiore Ripasso Marogne
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Valpolicella Classica zone, the hilly band north of Verona; hand-selected bunches from hilly vineyards.
- Vessel:
- Traditional red-wine skin fermentation followed by 10-15 days maceration; second fermentation with unpressed Amarone skins according to the Ripasso technique.
About the winery · Cantina F.lli Zeni ›
Zeni traces its wine history to Bartolomeo Zeni in 1870, when the family began trading wine around Lake Garda and Lombardy. The modern direction was shaped by Nino Zeni, who emphasized separate vinification of grapes from distinct wine areas rather than blending everything together. Zeni operates from Bardolino and also has a winery in Fumane, in the Valpolicella area, dedicated to raisining and vinifying grapes for its Valpolicella wines. The estate's Valpolicella wines are aged in the Bardolino cellar.
Critic reviews
91/100James Suckling
“Aromas of dried herbs, raisins, cloves and licorice; medium- to full-bodied with ripe, mellow tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend dry or sweet?
- Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend taste like?
- Ripe black cherry and dried fruit with gentle herbs, licorice and vanilla over a rounded, velvety texture.
- What food pairs with Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend?
- It pairs well with grilled red meat, pasta with meat or tomato sauce, aged or fermented cheese and roast meat.
- How should I serve Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend?
- Serve at 17-19°C / 63-66°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes in a decanter or large glass can help the ripe fruit and spice open up. Glass: Use a medium-to-large red wine glass.
- Is Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend a good value?
- At $15.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Cantina F.lli Zeni Valpolicella Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.