Frescaripa
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Light pasta dishes with tomato sauce, grilled white meats, and traditional Italian antipasti such as prosciutto and mild cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Masi's Frescaripa is a classic expression of Bardolino Classico, hailing from the sun-drenched morainic hills on the eastern shores of Lake Garda in Veneto. The name itself, 'Frescaripa,' evokes the cooling, fresh breezes ('fresca') that sweep off the lake onto the vineyard slopes ('ripa'), a natural air conditioning system that preserves the vibrant acidity and bright fruit profiles of the grapes. Crafted from the traditional Veronese blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, this wine represents the historic, lighter-bodied side of Veneto's winemaking heritage. Unlike its heavy, dried-grape cousins in Valpolicella, Frescaripa is celebrated for its youthful energy, marked by notes of wild cherry, red currant, and a delicate touch of black pepper. Masi, a pioneer in preserving Venetian viticultural traditions, vinifies this wine to emphasize freshness, utilizing temperature-controlled fermentation and brief aging to ensure the lively, thirst-quenching character of the Lake Garda terroir shines through in every glass.
🍾 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.