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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2015: best 2030 to 2050.
vintage15 yrs35 yrs37 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2015 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2015 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, rose petal, leather, balsamic
Palate: dried plum, iron, wild fennel, tobacco
Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the donkey-back-shaped hillside, library-released after long oak ageing.
What it pairs with
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Truffle-shaved pheasant
Library Brunello and truffle. -
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Crystal salt amplifies the wine's depth. -
Roast venison
Game with library-bottle complexity.
How to serve Mastrojanni Schiena d'Asino
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. Truffle-shaved pheasant, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Roast venison. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Riserva from the Schiena d'Asino parcel (donkey-back hillside), released only in top vintages. First vintage 1995.
- 1995: First Schiena d'Asino Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Mastrojanni · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 42 months in large oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Mastrojanni Schiena d'Asino
What does Mastrojanni Schiena d'Asino taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, rose petal, leather, balsamic. On the palate, dried plum, iron, wild fennel, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the donkey-back-shaped hillside, library-released after long oak ageing.
When should I drink Mastrojanni Schiena d'Asino?
Drink 15 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mastrojanni Schiena d'Asino?
Truffle-shaved pheasant is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Parmigiano Reggiano and Roast venison. Library Brunello and truffle.
What grapes are in Mastrojanni Schiena d'Asino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva.
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