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Structure
Drinking window
Best 10 to 40 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs40 yrs42 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dried black cherry, dark chocolate, prune, rose petal, dried plum, cedar
Palate: plum liqueur, espresso, bitter chocolate, dried herbs, tobacco, iron
Mazzano is Masi's most powerful and concentrated single-vineyard Amarone, from the high-altitude Mazzano hill in the S. Ambrogio zone. More opulent and riper than Campolongo, with a chocolatey, rich palate and remarkable ageing potential.
What it pairs with
- Slow-roasted duck with plum sauce The wine's plum-chocolate opulence aligns with the rich, fruity sauce of roast duck.More wines for duck and goose →
- Brasato with Amarone The classic Veronese braised beef dish ideally uses Amarone in the braise, creating a flavour mirror.More wines for beef stew →
- Aged Montasio Stravecchio The sharp, crystalline, long-aged Friulian cheese provides salt and umami contrast.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Masi Mazzano 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. Slow-roasted duck with plum sauce, Brasato with Amarone, Aged Montasio Stravecchio. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mazzano was released alongside Campolongo di Torbe as Masi's pair of single-vineyard Amarone expressions. The Mazzano vineyard, at higher elevation and on deeper volcanic soils in S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella, consistently produces Masi's richest, most concentrated wine and is considered one of the top single-vineyard Amarone bottlings in the Classico zone.
- 1964First Mazzano single-vineyard Amarone bottling released
- 1988Mazzano established as Masi's premium single-vineyard flagship
Facts
- Producer
- Masi Agricola · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Corvina (80%), Molinara (10%), Rondinella (10%)
- Classification
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 4 years in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 16.0%
- Price
- €150-250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1964
Frequently asked about Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
What does Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried black cherry, dark chocolate, prune, rose petal, dried plum. On the palate, plum liqueur, espresso, bitter chocolate, dried herbs, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Mazzano is Masi's most powerful and concentrated single-vineyard Amarone, from the high-altitude Mazzano hill in the S. Ambrogio zone. More opulent and riper than Campolongo, with a chocolatey, rich palate and remarkable ageing potential.
When should I drink Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Drink 10-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Slow-roasted duck with plum sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Brasato with Amarone and Aged Montasio Stravecchio. The wine's plum-chocolate opulence aligns with the rich, fruity sauce of roast duck.
What grapes are in Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
The blend is Corvina (80%), Molinara (10%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.
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