Nadia Zenato’s departure from the company’s daily leadership closes a significant chapter in Italian viticulture. Since taking the reins of the business founded by her parents, Sergio and Carla, she challenged the industry’s male-dominated norms by steering the brand into more than 60 countries. Her tenure transformed the wines of Lake Garda and Valpolicella into global benchmarks for quality, balancing rigorous discipline with a commitment to the family legacy.
Nadia Zenato Shifts Focus to New Ventures After Partial Winery Divestment
After three decades shaping the international reputation of the family estate, Nadia Zenato has transferred a majority stake in Zenato Azienda Vitivinicola S.r.l. to her brother, Alberto. The move marks a strategic pivot for the prominent vintner, who will retain a minority share while launching independent cultural and commercial initiatives.
"Zenato is, first and foremost, a family story," she noted, reflecting on the transition. Moving forward, she intends to dedicate her efforts to the estate she manages with her mother, Sansonina, alongside her work with the Fondazione Nadia Zenato ETS. Her new professional roadmap prioritizes wine tourism, the promotion of Italian labels on the world stage, and multidisciplinary projects that intersect with contemporary photography and social research.
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