Masi Agricola
Campofiorin Magnum 2023
| Denomination | IGT Verona |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara |
| Aging | Minimum 18 months in wood: 2/3 in 90 hl Slavonian oak barrels and 1/3 in new Allier and Slavonian casks, and 3 months in bottle. |
- Magnum Format 2023: 1.5-litre bottle with case, suitable for slow ageing over time
- Veronese blend: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5% (typical geographical indication Verona)
- Double fermentation: refermentation with partially dried grapes using the ripasso method, 18–20 °C
- Aroma and taste: notes of cherry and blueberry, vanilla and cinnamon; round and velvety on the palate
- Pairings and serving: temperature 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; with red meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Campofiorin by Masi is an enveloping still red wine from Veneto with the Verona Typical Geographical Indication. This blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, produced using the double fermentation technique, offers an intense and complex aromatic profile. On the nose, aromas of ripe and dried red fruit emerge, particularly cherry and blueberry, enriched by delicate hints of vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa. On the palate, it is rounded, well-structured and velvety, supported by extremely balanced tannins. The tasting concludes with a dry and persistent finish that fully satisfies the palate.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in the Veronese hills, within characteristic stream valleys known as “progni”. These vineyards share valuable pedoclimatic affinities with the areas of Marano di Valpolicella. The terroir is dominated by a deep alluvial soil, resting on a base of Eocene limestone. This specific geological matrix, combined with the natural temperature variation, encourages the optimal development of the vines. The environment ensures a precise aromatic concentration of the fruit and a pronounced tannic structure. The Verona territory thus translates into a harmonious and versatile profile.
How it is produced
The production process is distinguished by the use of the double fermentation technique. The must obtained from fresh grapes is refermented together with a portion of whole, semi-dried grapes at controlled temperatures. This method increases the extraction and smoothness of the wine. After malolactic fermentation, ageing continues for eighteen months in oak barrels from Slavonia and Allier, where the body refines its characteristics. A period of rest in the bottle completes the maturation, resulting in a profile with elegant tannins and a pleasant roundness, perfect for evolving over time.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1964 from an idea by Guido Boscaini, Masi Campofiorin represents a masterful interpretation of the appassimento technique, capable of defining a new style among Veronese reds. This icon with a contemporary soul has recently been perfected through later harvests and a greater proportion of dried grapes, which give the sip extraordinary harmony. The prestigious Magnum format of 1.5 litres ensures slow and steady ageing, enhancing the 2023 vintage, already celebrated with an excellent score of 93 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2023
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1772
- Oenologist: Gruppo Tecnico Masi
- Bottles produced: 3.950.000
- Hectares: 560
Masi produces first-class wines primarily from native grape varieties, using traditional methods that embody sustainability and continuous technological innovation. With more than two hundred and fifty vintages behind it, Masi has been owned since its inception by the Boscaini family, which today runs the company with the sixth, seventh and eighth generations. Read more
| Name | Masi Campofiorin Magnum 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Verona IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Masi Agricola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1964 from an idea by Guido Boscaini, Masi Campofiorin represents a masterful interpretation of the appassimento technique, capable of defining a new style among Veronese reds. This icon with a contemporary soul has recently been perfected through later harvests and a greater proportion of dried grapes, which give the sip extraordinary harmony. The prestigious Magnum format of 1.5 litres ensures slow and steady ageing, enhancing the 2023 vintage, already celebrated with an excellent score of 93 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Vineyards in the torrent valleys (progni) of the Veronese hills, with affinities to Marano di Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy) |
| Climate | Abundant rainfall between April and June; rarer rainfall between July and August with slight water stress; good day/night temperature range; temperatures above the historical average |
| Soil composition | Alluvial soil, very deep, on Eocene limestone. |
| Harvest | The harvest began on 22 September with the Rondinella; the vinification of the semi-dried grapes started at the end of November. |
| Fermentation temperature | 18–20 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Double fermentation technique (refermentation with semi-dried grapes, ripasso style) |
| Wine making | Double fermentation: the wine from fresh grapes is refermented with 25% whole, semi-dried grapes of the same varieties (for about six weeks); refermentation lasts about 15 days at 18–20 °C, followed by completion of fermentation and malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Minimum 18 months in wood: 2/3 in 90 hl Slavonian oak barrels and 1/3 in new Allier and Slavonian casks, and 3 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |