The winery
Cantina F.lli Zeni (ZENI1870)
A historic winery in Bardolino (Verona), producing the characteristic wines of Lake Garda and Valpolicella. It combines winemaking with wine tourism, a wine museum and an olfactory gallery.
- Veneto (Provincia di Verona) · Italia
- Since 1870
- 19 products
The story
The Zeni family has been present in the Bardolino area for generations; the estate is a historic presence that has developed the production and promotion of the Lake Garda area over time, and is now led by the family's fifth generation.
Production philosophy
Committed to enhancing the local territory and indigenous varieties, with a focus on grape quality, selection by production area, and the integration of modern cellar practices to bring out the terroir's sensory characteristics.
Terroir and vineyards
Based in Bardolino, on the moraine hills of Lake Garda. The estate operates within the typical appellations of the Veneto region, including Bardolino, Valpolicella, Lugana, Custoza and Soave.
Awards and recognition
Numerous national and international awards: the official list includes prizes and ratings from competitions and publications such as James Suckling, Decanter, Mundus Vini, Gambero Rosso, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, DWWA, Bibenda and others.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Corvina
- Corvinone
- Rondinella
- Molinara
- Oseleta
- Garganega
- Trebbiano
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
What makes it distinctive
- Wine Museum housed in the cellar.
- GO – Galleria Olfattiva, a wine-sensory experience recognized as the first of its kind
- Extensive regional range: Bardolino, Valpolicella, Lugana, Custoza, Soave
- Family-run with a strong focus on hospitality.