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DESCRIPTION
Campofiorin was born with an intuition. It was 1964 and on the gentle Veronese hills Guido Boscaini understood that it was time to translate the extraordinary energy of those years into a new wine with strong expressiveness. 'Amarone. Starting in the 80s, the technique was further developed by Masi. The result? A wine rich in aromas and structure, which is placed between the cordial simplicity of Valpolicella and the complexity of Amarone. Rich, round and velvety, but cordial and eclectic at the table. Bring simplicity and grace to strength and majesty. It is the original Supervenetian by Masi born in 1964, internationally recognized as a “wine of stupendous size and complexity”, creator of a new category of Venetian wines inspired by the Amarone technique (Burton Anderson). The production method of him has been defined by Hugh Johnson as "ingenious technique". The expertise of Masi in the technique of wines from dried grapes
Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (VR)
At first the grapes are vinified fresh, as is normally the case for the production of a red wine. Subsequently, a second fermentation takes place, triggered by the addition of pomace, still rich in residual sugar.
The refinement of the wine takes from 13 to 24 months spent in large oak barriques.
Appearance: intense ruby red. Nose: ripe cherry and sweet spices. Palate: rich and intense of cherry and wild berries, good persistence and soft tannins.
HOW TO SERVE
18°C
It is advisable to let the wine 'breathe' at least 1 hour before serving.
Shelf Life: 15-20 years (MANUFACTURER'S NOTE)
Wine of rare eclecticism. It goes well with pasta with sauces rich in meat or mushrooms; important red meats, grilled or roasted, and game. Ideal with aged cheeses.
CELLAR
Rooted in Valpolicella Classica, Masi produces and distributes Amarone and other fine wines inspired by the values of the Venetian territory. The use of native grapes and methods and the research and experimentation activity of its Technical Group make it one of the best known Italian producers of excellent wines in the world. Its history begins in 1772, when the Boscaini family buys precious vineyards in the small valley called “Vaio dei Masi”. Hence the name of the company, still owned by the family, which, after more than 200 years of passionate work, actively operates today with the sixth and seventh generation. Read more
