Zenato Cresasso 2004
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2004 Cresasso (100% Corvina) is an intense wine loaded with dark fruit, spices and French oak. A rich, concentrated red, it possesses remarkable inner sweetness as suggestions of licorice, tar and smoke gradually emerge from the glass. Creasasso is made from a relatively young, densely-planted vineyard, and the wine is aged in medium-sized French oak barrels. 2004 is the first vintage for this wine, and judging by this effort, Zenato has yet another success on their hands. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. This is a superb set of wines from Zenato. Sadly, Sergio Zenato passed away earlier this year, but his children Alberto and Nadia, along with their mother Carla, are in good shape to provide continuity going forward.
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Wine Spectator
There's good concentration of peppery dried cherry and plum, with rich herb and raw chocolate. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long, thick, almost syrupy mouthfeel, but this leaves a crisp passion fruit and citrus aftertaste. Very concentrated, from just slightly dried Corvina grapes. A new wine from this producer. Best after 2008. 2,100 cases made.
The Zenato winery possesses a strong link to the richness of its local history and culture, and continues to develop this connection today. The estate is based in a territory that surrounds Lake Garda, with an extraordinary microclimate that allows for an optimal growing season. Cherishing a ‘frank and simple’ approach to life, Zenato is committed to producing affordable wine of exceptional quality. With a passion for the land and a dedication to vigorous research, innovation and quality improvement, Sergio Zenato strived to eclipse past results. He crafted wines that are known for their quality and consistency. Today, the winery operates under a philosophy and mission of Quality (from the vineyard to the bottle and consumer), Passion and Tradition (respecting the roots of the territory and local culture).