Maso Laito
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and structured tannins are in perfect harmony.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef pot roast, rich mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Veneto region, Zonin's 'Maso Laito' is a classic expression of Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore. The Zonin family, with winemaking roots stretching back to 1821, crafts this red using the traditional 'ripasso' technique. In this time-honored process, a young, vibrant Valpolicella wine made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes is re-fermented over the warm, dried grape skins leftover from the production of Amarone. This second fermentation infuses the wine with deeper color, velvety tannins, and complex aromas of dark cherries, dried plums, and sweet spices. The grapes are sourced from selected hillside vineyards in the Valpolicella zone, where clay and limestone soils impart a distinct mineral backbone and elegant structure to this robust red.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1821 in the hills of Gambellara in the Veneto region, Zonin has grown over seven generations of family stewardship into one of Italy's most distinguished and celebrated wine dynasties. Operating under the Zonin1821 banner, the family blends deep-rooted viticultural heritage with modern innovation across key Italian winegrowing terroirs. The estate is globally renowned for its benchmark sparkling wines, headlined by the iconic Prosecco Cuvée 1821 and elegant Prosecco Rosé. In addition to sparkling selections, Zonin produces a versatile portfolio of classic still wines, including expressive Valpolicella, rich Appassimento reds, and crisp Pinot Grigio delle Venezie.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella