Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, chocolate, orange peel, dried rose, earthiness

Palate: dark cherry, espresso, dried fig, cedar, tobacco leaf, leather

From the single Torbe hillside vineyard in the Negrar valley, Campolongo di Torbe is characterised by spicy, tobacco-inflected dried fruit with earthier notes than Masi's more opulent Mazzano bottling.

What it pairs with

Venison stew with root vegetables
The earthier, tobacco-inflected style matches game stew's complexity.
Braised beef with Amarone reduction
The classic pairing for Amarone: reduction with the same wine creates flavour echo.
Monte Veronese d'Allevo cheese
Local aged cheese from the Lessini hills provides complementary mineral depth.

How to serve Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Venison stew with root vegetables, Braised beef with Amarone reduction, Monte Veronese d'Allevo cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Campolongo di Torbe was one of the first single-vineyard Amarone designations released by Masi, in response to the producer's philosophy that the Classico zone's individual hills produce distinct expressions. The Torbe vineyard on calcareous soils in the Negrar valley produces a characteristically earthy, tobacco-driven style.

1964 — First Campolongo di Torbe single-vineyard Amarone release
1988 — Production shifted to strict single-vintage bottling from the Torbe hillside

Facts

Producer: Masi Agricola
Grapes: Corvina (80%), Molinara (10%), Rondinella (10%)
Classification: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak: Aged 4 years in large Slavonian oak 50HL casks
ABV: 15.5%
Price: €120-200 at retail
Drinking window: 10-35 from vintage
First vintage: 1964

Frequently asked about Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, chocolate, orange peel, dried rose. On the palate, dark cherry, espresso, dried fig, cedar, tobacco leaf. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the single Torbe hillside vineyard in the Negrar valley, Campolongo di Torbe is characterised by spicy, tobacco-inflected dried fruit with earthier notes than Masi's more opulent Mazzano bottling.

When should I drink Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Drink 10-35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Venison stew with root vegetables is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised beef with Amarone reduction and Monte Veronese d'Allevo cheese. The earthier, tobacco-inflected style matches game stew's complexity.

What grapes are in Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

The blend is Corvina (80%), Molinara (10%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.