Superiore Monte Piazzo Anniversario Serego Alighieri
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Typically best enjoyed 4–10 years from the vintage release, allowing the vibrant cherry fruit and unique wood spices to fully integrate.
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Slow-cooked beef pot roast, rich pasta dishes with duck ragù, and aged cheeses such as Monte Veronese or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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The historic Serego Alighieri estate boasts a legendary heritage dating back to 1353, when it was purchased by Pietro Alighieri, son of the supreme Italian poet Dante Alighieri. Managed in collaboration with Masi, this prestigious property produces the 'Monte Piazzo', a Valpolicella Classico Superiore of exceptional pedigree. Sourced from the south-facing slopes of the Monte Piazzo vineyard in the heart of Valpolicella, this wine is crafted from a traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. A portion of the grapes undergoes a brief 'appassimento' (drying process) to concentrate sugars and aromatics. Uniquely, the wine is aged in cherry wood casks—a signature Serego Alighieri tradition—before finishing in oak. This distinctive aging imparts a delicate cherry blossom aroma, soft tannins, and a rich, velvety texture to the classic dark cherry and plum profile.
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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.