Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG “Pietro Junior” 2021
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Still in the cellar from Pietro Zardini
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 15,5%
Grapes: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 20% and Molinara 10%
Ageing: 36 months in oak barrels and in barriques
Aromas: Rich, complex and deep, of black cherries, humus, oriental spices, pepper, graphite and citrus peel
Awards: Luca Maroni 95/100
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- Now to 2039
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In San Polo since 2013. This wine over the last 12 months
- 16bottles taken home from our shop
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- 4 to 6 bottles
- 7 to 12 bottles
Vintage 2021
From the vintage reports of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella
A changeable year that ended well: a dry September gave healthy grapes.
A changeable season with late flowering and a dry September that gave healthy grapes.
March was very dry; April and May brought about 210 mm, close to normal, and June almost none. July to September had about 200 mm, some 50 mm below the average. Flowering came about ten days late and veraison about nine days late. Downy mildew needed precise work in May and June, and powdery mildew caused modest damage in a few sensitive spots. Dry weather in September kept botrytis away, and picking began around 15 September.
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG “Pietro Junior” by Pietro Zardini
From a collaboration between these historic family winemakers in San Pietro in Cariano and the best vintage in recent years comes this stunning Amarone, made with exclusively traditional Valpolicella varieties. A true expression of place and style.
Winemaking: hand-harvested grapes individually selected for quality and suitability. Extraordinary drying time, over three months, with a fermentation period of over one month, before going into oak for three years and held back in bottles prior to relese.
Assemblage: corvina 70%, rondinella 20%, molinara 10%.
Soil: eroded basalt and marl.
Alcohol: 15,5%.
Colour: closer to red than true purple, with translucent gemstone-red rim.
Aroma: strong oak spice, tobacco-leaf and hints of coffee.
Palate: full but balanced, strong but not excessive tannins give it a solid foundation, reminiscent of plums soaked in brandy as well as the trademark cherries. Cocoa powder and black pepper complete the effect wonderfully.
Ageability: probably around its peak now and will continue to be so for five to seven years.
Pairing: a steak wine, for sure, though wild boar ragù would certainly hit the spot nicely.
United States
- 1 to 3 bottles€85
- 4 to 6 bottles€94
- 7 to 12 bottlesRegular price €168, now €134
- 13 to 18 bottles€223
- 19 to 24 bottles€273
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Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico: €70 extra per shipment
Canada
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- 7 to 12 bottlesRegular price €100, now €70
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- 19 to 24 bottles€195
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United Kingdom, 
Norway, 
Switzerland
- 1 to 3 bottles€30
- 4 to 6 bottlesRegular price €48, now €30
- 7 to 12 bottlesRegular price €60, now €30
- 13 to 18 bottles€84
- 19 to 24 bottles€108
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Singapore, 
South Korea, 
Hong Kong, 
Japan
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- 4 to 6 bottles€100
- 7 to 12 bottles€100
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- 19 to 24 bottles€295
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Australia, 
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- 4 to 6 bottles€100
- 7 to 12 bottles€100
- 13 to 18 bottles€240
- 19 to 24 bottles€295
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Taiwan
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For more than 6 bottles to Taiwan, write to us for a quote
Germany, 
Belgium, 
Luxembourg, 
Netherlands
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- 4 to 6 bottlesRegular price €28, now €18
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France, 
Austria, 
Denmark
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Portugal, 
Spain
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- 4 to 6 bottlesRegular price €44, now €26
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Ireland, Northern Ireland, 
Sweden, 
Finland
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Rest of the European Union
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- 4 to 6 bottlesRegular price €56, now €34
- 7 to 12 bottlesRegular price €68, now €34
- 13 to 18 bottles€92
- 19 to 24 bottles€124
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Italy, mainland
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- 13 to 18 bottles€24
- 19 to 24 bottles€32
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Italy, islands and Calabria
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- 7 to 12 bottles€25
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The Pietro Zardini Winery represents an ongoing story deeply connected to Valpolicella, originating in the early 1600s with Leonardo Zardini, a passionate winemaker and the family’s forefather. From humble beginnings in the Valpolicella Classico region, generations of Zardinis have tirelessly cultivated their vines, transforming a modest family farm into the contemporary winery of today.
Each generation has left a distinctive mark: Giacinto, whose determination was legendary; Pietro, admired locally for the powerful oxen he raised; Leone, whose spirit inspired the Amarone Riserva; and finally Pietro Zardini himself, carrying forward their shared passion into modern winemaking.
Today, Pietro blends historical wisdom with contemporary vision, producing wines that combine classic aromas with intriguing nuances. His wines harmoniously balance familiar tastes and innovative methods, connecting the traditions of yesterday with the creativity of today.
About Pietro Zardini
Pietro’s own story began in the old family cellar, Corte Zardini, in San Floriano, surrounded by the scents and sounds of rural life. His formative years were steeped in memories of vineyards, cherry trees, fields worked by hand, and vivid family tales. After specializing in viticulture, Pietro began collaborating at the age of 19 with renowned wineries in the Verona area, developing an approach that reflects both respect for tradition and openness to new ideas.
The result is a unique collection of wines authentically linked to Valpolicella’s past, yet confidently looking towards its future. This vision defines #garantitodapietrozardini, a promise of wines produced thoughtfully and passionately, respecting the rich roots from which they grew.
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