Masi Agricola
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano 2016
| Denomination | DOC Amarone della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara |
| Aging | Aged in 600-litre Slavonian and Allier oak barrels of first, second and third use for 3 years; followed by a further ageing in bottle for another 15 months. |
- Origin and vintage: 2016 from the Mazzano vineyard in Negrar, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica
- Composition and alcohol content: 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara; 16% vol
- Production method: natural drying of the grapes in traditional drying lofts
- Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, followed by 15 months in bottle
- Tasting and serving: notes of cherry, plum, morello cherry; decant for 1 hour, serve at 18–20 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano by Masi is a still, dry red wine from Veneto, a noble expression of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. This blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara is enhanced by a natural drying process and a slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts. It reveals a full-bodied and structured character, with velvety tannins and a long-lasting finish. The aromatic profile offers notes of cherry, plum, black cherry and blueberry, complemented by spicy and toasted hints that promote its evolution over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Mazzano cru in Negrar, located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica area near Verona. This hilly strip, situated between one hundred and five hundred metres above sea level, enjoys a pre-Alpine climate moderated by the influence of Lake Garda. The vines sink their roots into deep, friable and well-drained volcanic soils, elements that give the wine exceptional flavour concentration, soft tannins and a distinct mineral streak. Known since the 12th century, this vineyard defines a rigorous territorial style.
How it is produced
After the October harvest, the bunches are dried in traditional drying lofts on bamboo racks for about three or four months, until mid-February. This is followed by a slow fermentation lasting forty-five days in contact with the skins, carried out at low temperature with indigenous yeasts, followed by about a month of malolactic fermentation. The wine matures for three years in oak barrels from Slavonia and Allier, completing the process with a further period of rest. Rich and balanced, with a complex finish, it pairs perfectly with red meats, braised dishes, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
This majestic Amarone della Valpolicella Classico originates from the historic Mazzano vineyard, whose renown dates back to the 12th century. Masi produces this excellence in limited editions, preserving the ancient art of natural drying in the fruit lofts. The 2016 vintage, which represented Italy at the Wine Spectator event in New York, reveals a complex and enveloping structure. A meditative red wine awarded 94 points by Vinous for its absolute elegance and remarkable ageing potential.
Awards
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2016
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1772
- Oenologist: Gruppo Tecnico Masi
- Bottles produced: 3.950.000
- Hectares: 560
Masi produces first-class wines primarily from native grape varieties, using traditional methods that embody sustainability and continuous technological innovation. With more than two hundred and fifty vintages behind it, Masi has been owned since its inception by the Boscaini family, which today runs the company with the sixth, seventh and eighth generations. Read more
| Name | Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Masi Agricola |
| Story | History and Curiosities This majestic Amarone della Valpolicella Classico originates from the historic Mazzano vineyard, whose renown dates back to the 12th century. Masi produces this excellence in limited editions, preserving the ancient art of natural drying in the fruit lofts. The 2016 vintage, which represented Italy at the Wine Spectator event in New York, reveals a complex and enveloping structure. A meditative red wine awarded 94 points by Vinous for its absolute elegance and remarkable ageing potential. |
| Origin | Vigneto di Mazzano, Negrar (Valpolicella Classica, Veneto) |
| Climate | Pre-alpine climate influenced by Lake Garda |
| Soil composition | Deep, friable and well-drained volcanic soil |
| Harvest | Primi giorni di ottobre |
| Fermentation temperature | At low temperature/uncontrolled |
| Fermentation | 45 days of fermentation plus 1 month of malolactic fermentation |
| Production technique | Natural drying of the grapes in traditional drying rooms |
| Wine making | Natural drying of the grapes in fruit lofts until mid-February; slow fermentation for 45 days in contact with the skins using indigenous yeasts, followed by about 1 month of malolactic fermentation; ageing for 3 years in Slavonian and Allier oak and a further 15 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in 600-litre Slavonian and Allier oak barrels of first, second and third use for 3 years; followed by a further ageing in bottle for another 15 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |