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Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano(2000)
- Winery:
- Masi Agricola
- Varietal:
- Region:
- Italy > Veneto
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- berry, spicy, fruit, finish - long, bramble fruits, cherry, spices, complex, raspberry, well balanced
Grape varieties 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
Wine making Amarone is the product of the ancient wine making method called
"appassimento" (drying of the grapes). At the end of September or
beginning of October the best clusters are laid on bamboo racks in the
lofts of the farmhouse on the vineyard, were large windows allow a
natural ventilation. By the middle of February the grapes weigh 35-40%
less. They are partially affected by botrytis ("noble rot") due to the cooler
climate of the high hills. After a delicate read more...
Wine making Amarone is the product of the ancient wine making method called
"appassimento" (drying of the grapes). At the end of September or
beginning of October the best clusters are laid on bamboo racks in the
lofts of the farmhouse on the vineyard, were large windows allow a
natural ventilation. By the middle of February the grapes weigh 35-40%
less. They are partially affected by botrytis ("noble rot") due to the cooler
climate of the high hills. After a delicate read more...
- December 2007
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No written review
- December 2007
- Wow, heaven in a glass! Lovely nose of berries and leather. Huge mouthful of chocolate cherries and raspberries. Very well balanced, complex, high alcohol. Wonderful, lasting finish.
- November 2007
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No written review
