Campolongo
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Typically best enjoyed between 10 to 30 years from the vintage release, showing exceptional aging potential.
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Slow-cooked beef stews, roasted wild game, and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Masi's Campolongo di Torbe is a magnificent single-vineyard Amarone della Valpolicella Classico that represents the pinnacle of the appassimento technique. The history of the Campolongo vineyard in the commune of San Pietro in Cariano dates back to the 12th century, where historical records first praised its exceptional quality. Crafted from a traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, the grapes are dried on traditional bamboo racks during the cold winter months, concentrating the sugars and flavors. The unique terroir of the Torbe vineyard, characterized by volcanic and limestone-rich soils, imparts a distinct minerality and structure to the wine. Following a slow fermentation, it undergoes extensive aging in Slavonian and Allier oak casks, resulting in a complex, full-bodied masterpiece with notes of dark cherry, cocoa, sweet spices, and dried plums.
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Established in 1772 when the Boscaini family acquired their first vineyards in the 'Vaio dei Masi' valley, Masi Agricola is a benchmark producer of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. Still family-owned and led by Sandro Boscaini, the estate is globally renowned for its expertise in the traditional Appassimento technique, where grapes are dried on bamboo racks to concentrate flavors. Masi is celebrated for pioneering the double-fermentation method behind its iconic Campofiorin, as well as crafting legendary Amarone della Valpolicella expressions like Costasera, Mazzano, and Campolongo di Torbe. Their portfolio beautifully bridges heritage and innovation, showcasing the diverse terroirs of Veneto, Friuli, and beyond through expressive red, white, and rosé wines.