In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, pepper, tobacco, cedar, iron mineral, dried herbs
Palate: dark cherry, iron mineral, tobacco, pepper, cedar, dried herbs
Masi's Toar is a 30% Oseleta-dominant Veronese IGT that deliberately showcases the rarely-used indigenous variety; partial drying of the Oseleta component adds concentration and the grape's characteristic dark spice and iron mineral character.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar sausage with polenta
Peppery Oseleta spice and iron mineral are the natural partner for gamey wild boar sausage. -
Aged Asiago d'Allevo with black pepper honey
The cheese plate's pepper and age contrasts elegantly with the wine's Oseleta-iron register.
How to serve Masi Toar Rosso Veronese IGT
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar sausage with polenta, Aged Asiago d'Allevo with black pepper honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Toar (an old Veronese word for a rocky volcanic cliff face) was created by Masi specifically to rehabilitate Oseleta, the indigenous Valpolicella variety that had almost disappeared; by making it 30% of the blend, Masi demonstrated its distinctive spice-iron contribution and helped spark the modern revival of the variety.
- 1985 — First Masi Toar Veronese IGT release, pioneering Oseleta's commercial revival
Facts
- Producer
- Masi Agricola
- Grapes
- Corvina (70%), Oseleta (30%)
- Classification
- Rosso Veronese IGT
- Oak
- Aged 2 years in a combination of large Slavonian oak and small French barriques; partial drying of Oseleta
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Masi Toar Rosso Veronese IGT
What does Masi Toar Rosso Veronese IGT taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, pepper, tobacco, cedar, iron mineral. On the palate, dark cherry, iron mineral, tobacco, pepper, cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Masi's Toar is a 30% Oseleta-dominant Veronese IGT that deliberately showcases the rarely-used indigenous variety; partial drying of the Oseleta component adds concentration and the grape's characteristic dark spice and iron mineral character.
When should I drink Masi Toar Rosso Veronese IGT?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Masi Toar Rosso Veronese IGT?
Wild boar sausage with polenta is the canonical pairing; Aged Asiago d'Allevo with black pepper honey is the other strong match. Peppery Oseleta spice and iron mineral are the natural partner for gamey wild boar sausage.
What grapes are in Masi Toar Rosso Veronese IGT?
The blend is Corvina (70%), Oseleta (30%). The wine is classified as Rosso Veronese IGT.