2024 · Lugana Vigne Alte

Founded in 1870, Fratelli Zeni remains family-owned and is now run by fifth-generation members Fausto, Elena and Federica Zeni. Based in Veneto, the winery works across Bardolino and Valpolicella, combining its directly managed vineyards with grapes from long-term contract growers. It operates two production sites and a museum attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually. Oenologist Fausto Zeni leads the winemaking, which spans regional classics including Bardolino, Chiaretto, Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone, alongside Lugana and Custoza.