Tenuta Zai

Based in Alonte in one of the finest vineyards in the Berici Hills of Vicenza, close to Verona. A small family owned winery rooted in passion and authenticity. Their primary purpose is to create balanced wines while utilizing sustainable, environmentally friendly farming practices. Zai only sources the best grapes from their vineyards, creating high quality wines that express the excellence of the terroir.

All bunches are harvested by hand, laid in small crates, and taken to the cellar, which is a short trip from the vineyards, in an effort to preserve quality to the utmost. Distinctive clay-limestone soils create the perfect conditions for black grape varieties like merlot, syrah, and cabernet, to develop their complex flavors and beautiful intense color.

Their production is meant for the wine enthusiast who looks for excellence, distinctiveness, and authenticity of the small Italian wine producer.

Wines

Syrah 2018 I.G.T. Veneto

Elegant dark ruby red wine with violet reflections, scent of wild berries, plums, and raspberry with hints of pepper and cinnamon. Lively acidity and a spiced finish.

Grapes are harvested by hand in September. Each bunch is picked and laid in small crates which are then moved to the cellar, to preserve their quality. Completely free of all animal-derived ingredients. Pressed and put into steel tanks, where juice ferments with skins for 12 days with frequent reshuffling. 10 months tonneaux barrels.

Pairs well with aged cheeses like parmesan and all types of red meats.

Syrah grapes

13% abv

Bordocolle 2017 Rosso Veneto I.G.T.

2022 - International Wine Challenge Commended Award

Ruby red wine with a delicate scent of currant, plums, and subtle black cherry. Elegant and persistent, with hints of spices, cloves, and black pepper.

Harvested by hand in September. Pressed and put into steel tanks, where juice ferments with skins for 15 days with frequent reshuffling. Reaches it's ripeness first in steel stainless tanks and is then moved to oak barrels for 6 months.

A versatile wine, easily matched with everyday meals. Salami, spaghetti Bolognese, and stewed meats.

80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet grapes

12.5% abv

Corin Merlot 2017 DOC Colli Berici

2021 - International Wine Challenge Bronze Award

2020 - International Wine Challenge Commended Award

Ruby red wine with cherry, black cherry, and plum scents. The palate is savory with hints of spicy pepper, juniper berries, and chocolate. Structured acidity and tannins, with a wave of softness that rolls across the palate to the finish.

Grapes are harvested by hand in September. Pressed and put into steel tanks, where juice ferments with skins for 15 days with frequent reshuffling. Finished in tonneaux and oak barrels for 10 months.

Paired well with heavy first courses, meats, and game.

100% Merlot grapes

14% abv

Altura Merlot 2017 DOC Colli Berici

2023 - Gold American Wines Award

2022 - Falstaff 90/100 pts

Dark ruby red wine with a full nose that continuously evolves with each taste. Aromas of cherry and black cherry, mint, chocolate, with a gentle tobacco flavor. Savory palate with lively acidity.

Grapes are harvested by hand in September. Fermented and pressed into steel tanks where juice ferments with skins for 12 days with frequent reshuffling. Then aged in oak barrels for 25 months

Paired well with red meats, stews, and game.

100% Merlot grapes

14.5% abv

Numero Cinque Rosé Brut

Made in a Brut style with crisp clarity and purity, with a gorgeous coral pink color. Limited-production wine that is vibrant, fruity, and pleasantly tart, with long-lasting beads of fine-grained bubbles.

Pairs well as an aperitivo and seafoods.

Syrah and Merlot grapes

12% abv