Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico “Archivio Storico” 2008

€288,00

The Amarone 2008 “Archivio Storico” Zenato is a harmonious blend of meticulously grown grapes from Valpolicella, aged for a decade in Slavonian oak. Its robust, fruity bouquet and warm, full-bodied structure offer a true celebration of Zenato’s legacy.

Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 16,5%
Grapes: 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta e Croatina
Aging: the wine matures gracefully over a decade in a 30 hl barrel, hewn from Slavonian oak.
Aromas: robust bouquet brimming with fruity flavors of cherry, Marasca cherry, and small berries, laced with an enticing spicy note
Awards: James Suckling 96/100

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Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico “Archivio Storico” 2008 by Zenato Winery

Introducing the Amarone 2008 Archivio Storico Zenato, a masterpiece of vinification celebrating our history of dedication and passion. Our exquisite offering is a homage to the unique Valpolicella region, a testament to our name synonymous with excellence.

This magnificent wine originates from the grape varieties of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, and Croatina. These were carefully grown on our treasured 20-year old Costalunga Estate vineyard, located in S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella, which delivers a yield of 80 hundredweights per hectare. Each plant nurtures 6 to 7 buds, showing our dedication to controlled growth and quality over quantity.

Our vineyard is perched at an average altitude of 300 to 350 meters a.s.l., residing in a limey clay, rock-rich soil. This exceptional location ensures optimal exposure to the sun while allowing the vine roots to delve deep into the marl-filled ground to nourish on mineral salts.

Each grape is handpicked at the onset of October, under the traditional Guyot training system, ensuring a selective and sustainable harvest. Following the harvest, the grapes are left to dry in small 5kg wooden crates for about four months inside well-ventilated and dry rooms (fruttai). Only in January, after the natural drying process known as appassimento, are the grapes pressed. The grapes then undergo slow fermentation on the skins for 15-20 days and age for 10 years in a 30 hl Slavonian oak barrel.

The resulting Amarone 2008 Archivio Storico Zenato boasts an intense ruby red color, which gradually evolves to a garnet red over time. The bouquet is robust, bursting with the fruity flavors of cherry, Marasca cherry, and small berries, coupled with a spicy note that teases the senses. Upon tasting, you will be delighted by its warm, full-bodied, and structured flavor profile.

Serve this wine at a temperature of 18°C, preferably decanted an hour before serving, to let it breathe and fully express its personality. This is the perfect accompaniment to a variety of gastronomical delights, including roast meats, game, grilled steak, and mature cheeses. But don’t let us limit your experience; it’s also a perfect enjoyment all by itself.

The 2008 vintage was distinguished by a typical winter and a dry maturation period with slightly higher than average temperatures. This resulted in optimal grape health and good phenolic maturity. This led to the Amarone 2008 Archivio Storico Zenato, a bottle of wine that is not just a drink but a story, an experience, a celebration of Valpolicella’s unique identity.

Weight

1,9 kg

Dimensions

41 × 14 × 41 cm

Vintage

2008

Winery

Zenato

Vines used

80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta e Croatina

Alcohol

16,5%

SHOPPING & SHIPPING INFORMATION

Where do you currently ship?

We currently ship to: all EU countries, the UK, Norway, USA, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand.

Please note that only EU Countries & the US are custom duties exempt.

For all other countries local custom duties apply. Check the links below for more information on local imports:

UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-alcohol-into-the-uk

Norway: https://www.toll.no/en/goods/alcohol-and-tobacco/private-import/

Canada: The following estimated Duties/Taxes (D/T) apply:

Alberta: 10-15% wine value
British Columbia: 85-90% wine value
Ontario: 110-120% wine value
Manitoba: 〜10% wine value
Quebec: 110-120% wine value. No gifts allowed. The buyer and Recipient must be the same person.

The above duties may vary in time so please make sure to contact a local authority to get the proper information.

Singapore: https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/valuation-duties-taxes-fees/duties-and-dutiable-goods/list-of-dutiable-goods

Japan: https://www.customs.go.jp/english/c-answer_e/kojin/3105_e.htm

Hong Kong: https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/trade_facilitation/dutiable/types/index.html

South Korea: https://www.customs.go.kr/english/cm/cntnts/cntntsView.do?mi=8035&cntntsId=2723#a

Australia: https://www.ato.gov.au/business/wine-equalisation-tax/how-much-to-pay/imported-wine/

New Zealand: https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/import-allowances-and-charges/

What are the shipping costs?

Shipping costs depend on where you'd like to ship & on how many wine bottles you are purchasing. The price will appear on the cart or checkout page once you've added products in your cart and you've selected the country you're shipping to.

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Here are the prices for the US:

Number of Bottles (0,75 LT)	PRICE
1 - 3	€ 85
6	€ 89
12	€ 143
18	€ 223
24	€ 273
30	€ 353
36	€ 403
42	€ 483
48	€ 533

Here are the prices & Europe Zones:

N. BT (0,75 LT)	ZONE 1	ZONE 2	ZONE 3	ZONE 4	ZONE 5	ZONE 6
1-3	€ 24	€ 28	€ 36	€ 40	€ 44	€ 40
6	€ 28	€ 36	€ 44	€ 48	€ 56	€ 48
12	€ 36	€ 40	€ 52	€ 60	€ 68	€ 60
18	€ 52	€ 56	€ 68	€ 84	€ 92	€ 84
24	€ 68	€ 76	€ 92	€ 108	€ 124	€ 108
30	€ 84	€ 92	€ 108	€ 128	€ 148	€ 128
36	€ 100	€ 108	€ 124	€ 144	€ 172	€ 144

ZONE 1	Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
ZONE 2	France, Austria, Denmark
ZONE 3	Portugal, Spain
ZONE 4	Ireland, Northen Ireland, Sweden, Finland
ZONE 5	Greece, Poland, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia, Malta, Cprus, Slovenia
ZONE 6	Norway, Switzerland, UK

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How long will delivery take?

The Delivery timing depends on your location & which service you choose during the checkout. Please note that the number of days indicated on the courier label is an estimate and couriers do not calculate festive days such as Saturdays or Sundays. Furthermore many things can happen to delay the delivery such as: adverse weather conditions, weekends, holidays, variation on trade agreement between countries & such. In any case, after your order gets picked up and it's ready to be shipped, our partner Mailboxes etc. will send you a tracking code to check on your delivery and they'll be able to assist you at anytime for updates on your shipping.

What exactly happens after ordering?

Immediately after your order you'll receive an email with your order confirmation & details. If you see notice that you purchased something by mistake or you forgot to buy something, don't worry! Simply contact us , we'll immediately discuss with you on how to fix the issue, we can either reimburse you so that you can do a new order or we can swap some items in your order etc.

After the order confirmation we'll arrange the pick up and delivery of your package from our wine bar in Venice. As soon as we've arranged that we'll send you a tracking number so that you can monitor the location of your goods via the courier's website until you receive it.

Do I receive an invoice for my order?

Sure you do. It will either be automatically sent after the order confirmation, or we will ship it with your package. If you have requirements for your envoice such as including your company details, company VAT or such please make sure to write it in the notes during your Checkout. For any information further information feel free to send an email to our administrative department at amministrazione@allamarone.com , we will get back to you as soon as possible.

What happens if a bottle arrives broken, if the wine is not good, if some items are missing or I get the wrong order.

If a bottle arrives broken please make sure to make a few photos of the damaged package, both of the box and of the broken bottle itself (make sure not to heart yourself with the glass during the process!). We insure every package at our expense so after you'll send us the pictures and some further details we'll immediately contact the shipping company to get a refund and in turn refund you.

What if a wine is gone sour or has serious flaws? In this case, we'll further enquire you as the type of flaw the wine has, we'll ask you some pictures of the wine ID in order to contact the winery and work on a reimbursment or a new bottle. After all procedures have taken place we'll either ship to you a new bottle of the same amount or provide you with a coupon discount with the value of the bottle.

In case some items are missing in the order or you receive the wrong goods we will immediately initiate a enquiry both with our staff and with the courier in order to verify what issues have occured. As soon as the enquiry is finished & after having confirmation that 1 or more of your goods are missing or are wrong we'll immediately work sending the missing or right product as well as organizing the return for the wrong wine/s.

For any return to be arrange you will have to contact within 30 days of the arrival of the goods. After that period it won't be possible for us to get a refund either from the shipping company nor from the winery and therefore it won't be possible to refund you in turn.