{"product_id":"masi-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-mazzano-2016","title":"Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano by Masi is a still, dry red wine from Veneto, a noble expression of \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e. This blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara is enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying process\u003c\/strong\u003e and a slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts. It reveals a full-bodied and structured character, with velvety tannins and a long-lasting finish. The \u003cstrong\u003earomatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e offers notes of cherry, plum, black cherry and blueberry, complemented by spicy and toasted hints that promote its evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Mazzano cru in Negrar, located in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Classica\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003einfluence of Lake Garda\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines sink their roots into deep, friable and well-drained \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the October harvest, the bunches are dried in \u003cstrong\u003etraditional drying lofts\u003c\/strong\u003e on bamboo racks for about three or four months, until mid-February. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003eslow fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis majestic \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from the \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric Mazzano vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masi Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46428944433323,"sku":"61103","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/masi-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-mazzano-2016_61103_1_ec7da51e-c401-4ff4-8923-471da0c8a8bd.webp?v=1776356567","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/masi-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-mazzano-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}