Masi Amarone Classico DOC Campolongo 2001
Campolongo di Torbe is Masi’s elegant cru version of Amarone.
With smooth almond aromas, great intensity and balance.
The grapes come from the eponymous vineyard, which has been noted
for its quality since the XII century. Grapes are left to dry naturally
in traditional drying lofts during the cold winter months.
Details
Grape: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara.
Colour: Opaque Ruby Red
Production Area: Veneto,Campolongo.
Soil: Hills of deep red oceanic limestone with good drainage, plentiful stones, and favourable chemical and mineral components.
Altitude: 375-400 metres a.s.l.
Harvest: September
Technique: Appassimento, Masi’s expertise is in grape drying.
Best Serve: 18° C
Alcohol: 16% abv.
Lifetime: 35-40 Years
Pairing: This wine is excellent as an after-dinner wine or to go with red meat, game, quails, and richly flavoured dishes. It is also very good with well-aged cheeses, such as parmesan, pecorino, and gorgonzola.
