Marraus
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef stews, pasta dishes with rich meat ragù, and medium-aged cheeses such as Asiago or Monte Veronese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Masi Agricola, managed by the Boscaini family for generations, is a benchmark producer in the Veneto region, renowned for preserving historic winemaking traditions while pioneering innovative techniques. While 'Marraus' represents a highly specific or localized expression within Masi's portfolio of Venetian red wines, it draws upon the rich heritage of the region's indigenous grape varieties, primarily Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. The terroir of Veneto, influenced by the cooling breezes of Lake Garda and the mineral-rich soils of the foothill vineyards, imparts a signature freshness and structural elegance to the wine. Masi's expertise in the appassimento technique—drying grapes on bamboo racks to concentrate aromas and flavors—often influences their red winemaking philosophy, resulting in a profile defined by ripe dark cherry, subtle spice, and a velvety texture that honors centuries of Venetian viticultural history.
🍾 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