{"product_id":"masi-cru-mazzano-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-doc-2012","title":"Masi 'Cru Mazzano' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn austere and majestic cru, the prototype of Amarone, it draws its unique and instantly identifiable style from the eponymous vineyard, with its ideal orientation and all-important altitude, the vineyard has been famous for the quality of its produce since the XII century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is opaque ruby red with burnished reflections. The nose features powerful aromas of cherries preserved in spirit and plums. The palate is majestic, with tastes of marasca cherries and blueberries. Complex aftertaste with surprising length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriable hummus-rich limestone feeds the vines and gives them great personality. The grapes concentrate their aromas during the natural drying process in the drying lofts during the cold winter months. The noble austerity found in this wine is mitigated by soft tannins and velvety elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2012 Vintage has been awarded with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97\/100 Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia 2021, Italia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96\/100 Jamessuckling.com, Nov 2020, USA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96\/100 The Wine Advocate, Dec 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96\/100 Decanter, Jan 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95\/100 Wine Spectator, Jan 2021, USA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Grapes Bibenda 2021, Italia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea of Production: Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \/ Vintage: 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Temperature 18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Life: 35 - 40 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant, or pour and let it breathe in the glass for a good 90 mins while you enjoy its aroma's. Patience has it's rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masi story begins in 1772, when the Boscaini family carried out their first harvest in the prestigious vineyards in \"Vajo dei Masi\", a valley in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica region. After more than 200 years of passionate winemaking the company is still in family hands, run by the sixth and seventh generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark in the art of producing Amarone at a world level, Masi constantly innovates and passes on its expertise in the Appassimento method, which has been practised since the time of the Ancient Romans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Masi makes wines that are recognised and appreciated in more than 120 countries. With roots in Valpolicella Classica, Masi produces and distributes Amarone and other premium wines inspired by the values of the Venetian territories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":" Bottega Italia AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44263904641121,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/7023\/1905\/files\/masiamoronimazzano_inPixio98.png?v=1778476545","url":"https:\/\/bottega-italia.com.au\/products\/masi-cru-mazzano-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-doc-2012","provider":" Bottega Italia Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}