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Masi, in Veneto from six generations

The winery is specialized in the production of Amarones and Reciotos which are modern in style but deeply rooted in tradition

by Graziano Alderighi

The history of Masi is the history of its vineyards around Verona, in the Venetian region.
The name derives from "Vaio dei Masi", the little valley acquired in the late 18th century by the Boscaini family, which retains ownership to this day.

The company remains strictly family-owned, but its management style is highly professional and open to international influences.

The Boscaini family have been the owners of the Masi vineyards for six generations. Sandro Boscaini is the company president. The other members of the family involved are Sandro's children: Alessandra and Raffaele, and his brothers: Bruno who looks after the production processes, and Mario who is a sleeping partner in the company.

Masi produces exclusively premium wines which are modern in style but deeply rooted in tradition.
The winery is specialized in the production of Amarones and Reciotos, using the historic technique of "appassimento" (drying of the grapes), and has gained worldwide reputation, the only one producing seven different types. Five of them are single vineyards (cru) which have been selected by Masi beginning from the fifties.

Amarone Classico

Description: Fascinating garnet reflections apparent to the eye within deep ruby red colour presaging the aromas that stand out on the nose: cherries preserved in spirit, plums, Mediterranean herbs, violets and striking sensations of rosemary and sage. The aftertaste shows mint, cherries, plums, berry fruit and chocolate. Full-bodied and well-structured with shifting hints of sweetness. Long and fresh tasting on the finish.

Produced and bottled by:
Masi Agricola S.p.A.
Via Monteleone, 26 - Gargagnago di Valpolicella (VR)
www.masi.it

by Graziano Alderighi
06 July 2009 Teatro Naturale International n. 6 Year 1

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