Kairós is a red produced by Zýmē in Veneto, Veneto, Italy. Made from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Teroldego, Croatina, Oseleta, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Veneto
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Teroldego, Croatina, Oseleta, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Kairós is the signature wine of Celestino Gaspari's Zýmē in San Pietro in Cariano, a Rosso Veneto IGT blended from fifteen varieties, eleven red and four white, all from the estate's own plots in the province of Verona. The core is the Valpolicella trio of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, joined by Bordeaux varieties, Syrah, Teroldego, Oseleta, Croatina, Sangiovese and Marzemino, with Garganega, Trebbiano, Sauvignon and Chardonnay; part of the fruit is dried before fermentation. Dense and layered: black cherry, dried plum and blackberry with dried flowers, spice and cocoa, on firm, ripe tannins. Built for long ageing. Decant and serve at 17–18°C with braised meats and game.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Veneto, Italy
Veneto is a prolific region in northeastern Italy, running from Lake Garda toward Venice, and one of the country's largest producers by volume.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape from Italy's Veneto region, the leading variety behind the wines of Valpolicella, including its famous dried-grape styles.
Corvinone
Corvinone is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, long confused with Corvina but now recognised as a distinct variety and an important contributor to the wines of the Verona hills.
Rondinella
Rondinella is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, valued less as a soloist than as a dependable supporting player in the blends of Valpolicella and its powerful cousin Amarone.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
More wines
More red wines from Veneto
- Altarol — Corte Figaretto, Valpolicella
- 3 Cru Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Guerrieri Rizzardi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- Alanera della Valpolicella — Zenato, Rosso Veronese
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kairós from?
Kairós is produced by Zýmē in Veneto, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Kairós?
Kairós is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Teroldego, Croatina, Oseleta, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.