Masi Agricola
Recioto Valpolicella Cl Angelorum 0.375L 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Recioto della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Aging | Aged for 25 months in small oak barrels, followed by 3 months of bottle ageing |
- Name and vintage: Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, 2020 harvest
- Format and alcohol: 0.375 litre bottle, alcohol content 14%
- Drying method: Grapes placed on bamboo racks for three months with natural ventilation
- Ageing: Twenty-five months in small oak barrels followed by three months in bottle
- Profile: Notes of stewed cherry and preserved fruit; ideal with desserts and gorgonzola
Description
What kind of wine it is
Masi Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is a sweet red wine of great intensity. Made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, it stands out for its deep ruby red colour. On the nose, it reveals notes of stewed cherry and preserved fruit, enhanced by balsamic nuances and hints of cinnamon and cocoa. On the palate, it offers a perfect balance between pronounced sweetness and a lively acidity, supported by soft tannins that lead to a long and persistent finish. It is the ideal companion for dry pastries, chocolate desserts, pandoro and blue cheeses.
Where it comes from
This passito originates from Gargagnago di Valpolicella, in the heart of the Veneto region that produces Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, an area renowned for its native varieties. The wine is produced by Masi, a historic estate in Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella. The hillside exposure encourages the development of an intense and complex aromatic profile, giving the wine a balanced structure and an extraordinary capacity for long ageing.
How it is produced
The production process is based on the appassimento technique. The selected bunches rest for about three months on bamboo racks in naturally ventilated drying rooms, allowing the concentration of sugars and aromas. Afterwards, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed to start fermentation. The wine matures for twenty-five months in oak barrels, a crucial stage that defines its structure, before completing the process with a further three months’ rest to harmonise its deep gustatory persistence.
History and Curiosities
Produced by Masi, a historic family-run company since 1772, Angelorum represents the excellence of Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG. This extraordinary sweet wine is created from grapes dried on bamboo racks for three months. Aged for twenty-five months in oak barrels and three in the bottle, it offers a harmonious balance between sweetness and lively acidity, as confirmed by the 92 Falstaff points awarded to the 2020 vintage.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- 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 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Angelorum 0.375L 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Masi Agricola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by Masi, a historic family-run company since 1772, Angelorum represents the excellence of Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG. This extraordinary sweet wine is created from grapes dried on bamboo racks for three months. Aged for twenty-five months in oak barrels and three in the bottle, it offers a harmonious balance between sweetness and lively acidity, as confirmed by the 92 Falstaff points awarded to the 2020 vintage. |
| Origin | Gargagnago di Valpolicella (Verona) |
| Production technique | Appassimento: grapes left to wither for 3 months on bamboo racks with natural ventilation; then fully destemmed and lightly pressed; aged for 25 months in small oak barrels followed by 3 months of bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Appassimento: grapes left to dry for 3 months on bamboo racks with natural ventilation; then fully destemmed and lightly pressed; aged for 25 months in small oak barrels followed by 3 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Aged for 25 months in small oak barrels, followed by 3 months of bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |