Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 40 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Brasato with Amarone
    The classic Veronese braised beef dish ideally uses Amarone in the braise, creating a flavour mirror.
  • Aged Montasio Stravecchio
    The sharp, crystalline, long-aged Friulian cheese provides salt and umami contrast.

How to serve Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1964: First Mazzano single-vineyard Amarone bottling released
  2. 1988: Mazzano 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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