Campolongo di Torbe
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised beef cheeks in Amarone reduction, mature cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or aged Pecorino, and roasted wild game such as venison or wild boar.
✨ Technical Specifications
Masi's Campolongo di Torbe is a legendary single-vineyard Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, hailing from a historic site in the Veneto region documented for its exceptional winegrowing qualities since the 12th century. This cru vineyard, located in the commune of San Pietro in Cariano, features deep, humus-rich clay soils over volcanic tuff, which imparts a distinct mineral complexity to the wine. Crafted using the traditional Appassimento method, the indigenous grapes—principally Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara—are dried on bamboo racks in specialized drying lofts over the winter months. This natural dehydration concentrates the sugars, aromas, and tannins. Following a slow fermentation, the wine undergoes extensive aging in Slavonian and Allier oak casks, resulting in a majestic, full-bodied red. It is celebrated for its opulent aromas of baked plums, dark cocoa, sweet spices, and an incredibly velvet-like texture that represents the pinnacle of Valpolicella's winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1772 when the Boscaini family harvested their first vineyard plots in the Vaio dei Masi valley, Masi Agricola stands as a foundational pillar of modern Venetian viticulture. Anchored in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the estate spans diverse microclimates and sedimentary limestone, marl, and volcanic soils across the Trevenezie, tempered by Lake Garda and alpine foothills. Masi revolutionized regional winemaking through the modern mastery of the ancient appassimento method—drying harvested bunches on traditional arelle bamboo racks—and pioneering the ripasso revival with their landmark 1964 Campofiorin. Governed by the Masi Technical Group and long stewarded by Sandro Boscaini, affectionately hailed as 'Mr. Amarone', the estate blends sustainability with exacting enology. Their benchmark expressions range from majestic, cru-designated Amarone della Valpolicella such as Costasera, Campolongo di Torbe, and Mazzano, to crisp Trevenezie whites like Masianco and vibrant sparkling wines, epitomizing classical Venetian refinement and textural depth.
🍇 Grapes
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella