Zamuner

The “Champagne” Made in Veneto has been the reason for the life of engineer Daniele Zamuner. Today it is for his daughter Alessandra, who has managed the farm since 2016.

Zamuner, a corner of France in Veneto

Five hectares of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, the base grape varieties for Champagne production, have taken root for 40 years in Sona, halfway between Verona and Lake Garda. The visit to Champagne by Daniele Zamuner in the late 1970s was pivotal. The question he asked the representatives of the wine institute left everyone stunned: “How can I do the same thing at home?” Thus, the “wedding favor winery” of Daniele Zamuner was born, who, as a good engineer, had made his calculations.

The morainic hills of Sona, at the foothill of Monte Spada, are well suited for cultivating Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, in addition to Chardonnay. The presence of limestone is fundamental for this mini France, which was formed following the retreat of the glaciers that gave rise to Lake Garda.

The success of the “Made in Veneto” bubbles

The winery has been entrusted from the beginning to a series of trusted vintners who share the project. A project that, even today, is in the hands of the historical winemaker, the true right-hand man of Alessandra Zamuner. The success of these Made in Veneto bubbles is evidenced by the massive armored door that “guards” the winery's vault.

The vault protected by the armored door

Inside, almost all the historical vintages are kept, along with the pupitres needed for riddling the bottles. It is quite striking in this small locality in Veneto to see the shelf where dozens of 1980s sparkling wine bottles rest, still sur lie and to be disgorged.

The excellent wines of the Zamuner estate - Classic Method

The wines of Zamuner are known for the excellent application of the so-called Classic Method. This method has been learned in the lands of Champagne and adapted to the Veronese territory. Not having to adhere to any regulations, Zamuner's Classic Method uses the same grape varieties that have been used for centuries in the French region, and it is appreciated for its finest perlage, broad bouquet, and interesting length on the palate. The flagship of the winery is the exclusive use of only the estate's grapes, with careful attention to all vegetative phases. Selected yeast strains from the Champagne Wine Institute are used for fermentation, studied for bottle fermentation.