Modello Rosso
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian pasta dishes with meat ragù, grilled poultry or pork chops, and a platter of medium-aged cheeses like Asiago.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Masi estate, pioneers of the Venetian region, Modello Rosso is a contemporary expression of the convivial Venetian lifestyle. Sourced from selected vineyards in the fertile plains of the Delle Venezie, this red blend typically marries the structure of Refosco with the soft, approachable fruitiness of Merlot. The name 'Modello' reflects its role as a benchmark or 'model' of modern, easy-drinking Italian wine. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its bright red berry aromatics and touch of spice, it avoids heavy oak aging to remain fresh, vibrant, and highly accessible, embodying the casual elegance of a traditional Venetian osteria.
🍾 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.