Vigneto Mezzanella
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, as its high concentration and residual sugar allow it to age gracefully for decades.
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Blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort, dark chocolate desserts, and traditional dry Venetian pastries like Cantucci or Sbrisolona.
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Hailing from the historic, terraced Mezzanella vineyard in the hills of Marano di Valpolicella, Masi's Vigneto Mezzanella is a legendary expression of Recioto della Valpolicella Classico. This sweet, opulent red wine is crafted using the ancient appassimento technique, where hand-selected grapes—primarily Corvina, Rondinella, and the rare ancient variety Rossignola—are dried on traditional bamboo racks ('arele') throughout the winter. This process concentrates the sugars, acids, and flavors before a slow, cool fermentation that is naturally arrested to preserve a luscious residual sweetness. The Mezzanella vineyard itself is steeped in history, long celebrated for its unique microclimate and nutrient-rich volcanic and limestone soils, which impart a distinctive mineral backbone and remarkable complexity to the wine.
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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.