Varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
WINE SPECTATOR 96 POINTS - "Rich with saturated flavors of plum, cherry reduction, cinnamon, anise, sweet tobacco and bay leaf, this concentrated, full-bodied red nevertheless shows grace and harmony. The dense, fine-grained tannins are well-meshed, while a tang of balsamico-infused acidity animates the flavor profile. This expands on the palate and through the long, long finish, where a subtle minerally underpinning of tar, smoke and iron emerges and echoes. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Drink now through 2040."
"The Boscaini family keeps a unique collection of fine wines in its private cellars, produced in limited quantities and only in the best years, which the family likes to share with lovers of Masi wines.
Campolongo di Torbe is Masi’s elegant cru version of Amarone, with smooth almond aromas, great intensity and balance. The grapes come from the eponymous vineyard, which has been noted for its quality since the 12th century. Grapes are left to dry naturally in traditional drying lofts during the cold winter months.
Serving temperature: 18C/60F
Alcoholic content: 16% vol.
Storage life: 35-40 years
Look: opaque ruby red.
Nose: intense and complex aromas of baked fruit and cinnamon.
Palate: rich, full-bodied and well-balanced, with ripe cherry flavours (sweet and marasca), baked plums and bitter almonds.
Food pairing: Excellent as an after-dinner wine, or to go with red meat, game, quail and richly-flavored dishes. Very good with well-aged cheeses, such as parmesan, pecorino and gorgonzola."
WINE SPECTATOR 96 POINTS - "Rich with saturated flavors of plum, cherry reduction, cinnamon, anise, sweet tobacco and bay leaf, this concentrated, full-bodied red nevertheless shows grace and harmony. The dense, fine-grained tannins are well-meshed, while a tang of balsamico-infused acidity animates the flavor profile. This expands on the palate and through the long, long finish, where a subtle minerally underpinning of tar, smoke and iron emerges and echoes. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Drink now through 2040."
"The Boscaini family keeps a unique collection of fine wines in its private cellars, produced in limited quantities and only in the best years, which the family likes to share with lovers of Masi wines.
Campolongo di Torbe is Masi’s elegant cru version of Amarone, with smooth almond aromas, great intensity and balance. The grapes come from the eponymous vineyard, which has been noted for its quality since the 12th century. Grapes are left to dry naturally in traditional drying lofts during the cold winter months.
Serving temperature: 18C/60F
Alcoholic content: 16% vol.
Storage life: 35-40 years
Look: opaque ruby red.
Nose: intense and complex aromas of baked fruit and cinnamon.
Palate: rich, full-bodied and well-balanced, with ripe cherry flavours (sweet and marasca), baked plums and bitter almonds.
Food pairing: Excellent as an after-dinner wine, or to go with red meat, game, quail and richly-flavored dishes. Very good with well-aged cheeses, such as parmesan, pecorino and gorgonzola."
