Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 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 cherry, tobacco, cedar, dried rose, light earthiness, dark chocolate

Palate: cherry liqueur, tobacco leaf, cedar, dried herbs, iron, espresso

Vaio Armaron is the prestige Amarone from the historic Serego Alighieri estate, owned by descendants of Dante Alighieri, managed in partnership with Masi; the wine reflects the S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella hill terroir with a refined tobacco-cedar complexity and long cellaring potential.

What it pairs with

  • Braised lamb shank with polenta
    The wine's tobacco-cedar sophistication and firm tannins make it an excellent match for slow-braised lamb.
  • Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo
    A canonical local pairing for Classico-zone Amarone; salt and mountain mineral character.

How to serve Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron 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. Braised lamb shank with polenta, Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Serego Alighieri estate has been owned by descendants of the poet Dante Alighieri since the 14th century. Masi manages the estate in partnership with the family, producing Vaio Armaron (brave archer, an old Veronese phrase) from the S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella hillside vineyards as the estate's flagship Amarone.

  1. 1353: Pietro Alighieri, son of Dante, acquires the Serego Alighieri estate
  2. 1973: Masi begins managing Serego Alighieri wines in partnership
  3. 1986: First Vaio Armaron Amarone Classico release under Masi management

Facts

Producer
Masi Agricola · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Molinara (10%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 4 years in large Slavonian oak casks; from Serego Alighieri estate vineyards
ABV
15.5%
Price
€90-140 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1986

Frequently asked about Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, dried rose, light earthiness. On the palate, cherry liqueur, tobacco leaf, cedar, dried herbs, iron. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Vaio Armaron is the prestige Amarone from the historic Serego Alighieri estate, owned by descendants of Dante Alighieri, managed in partnership with Masi; the wine reflects the S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella hill terroir with a refined tobacco-cedar complexity and long cellaring potential.

When should I drink Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

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

What food pairs with Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Braised lamb shank with polenta is the canonical pairing; Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo is the other strong match. The wine's tobacco-cedar sophistication and firm tannins make it an excellent match for slow-braised lamb.

What grapes are in Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

The blend is Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Molinara (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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