Modello Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs wonderfully with simple pasta dishes with tomato sauce, roasted white meats like chicken or pork, and medium-aged cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Masi's Modello Merlot is a vibrant expression of the contemporary Venetian lifestyle, crafted by the historic Boscaini family who have championed the region's viticulture for generations. Sourced from select vineyards across the fertile plains and rolling hills of the Trevenezie IGT—a vast winegrowing area spanning Veneto, Friuli, and Trentino—this wine represents a modern, approachable style. The terroir, characterized by alluvial soils and a climate softened by Adriatic breezes, coaxes out the lush, soft fruit characteristics of the Merlot grape. Fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its bright, primary fruit aromas of red cherries and plums, it offers a fresh, balanced, and highly hospitable profile that pays homage to the traditional Venetian art of welcoming guests with an uncomplicated yet elegant glass of red wine.
🍾 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.