
Independent sommelier and consultant
Adelina Estate Introspect 2022
Australia, South Australia
96/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€37,35
€47,00
€141,00/pcs.
Why shop with us?
Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano 2016 is a benchmark Amarone from one of Valpolicella’s most historic vineyards. It combines power, precision, and the unmistakable richness of Masi’s traditional appassimento style, with a pedigree that reaches back to a vineyard celebrated for its quality since the 12th century.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-garnet in the glass, it opens with layered aromas of dried cherry, blackberry compote, plum, cocoa, tobacco, and warm spice, lifted by hints of balsamic herbs and subtle minerality. On the palate it is full-bodied and beautifully structured, with concentrated dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a long, savory finish that balances depth with freshness.
This is a majestic Amarone with excellent aging potential. In a good cellar, it will continue to evolve gracefully for many years, gaining more complexity in the form of leather, dried fruit, earth, and spice.
Production
The Mazzano vineyard sits in the Classico heartland of Valpolicella, where the soils and hillside exposure help produce grapes of remarkable concentration and character. After harvest, the Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes are naturally dried in traditional fruttai during the cold winter months, concentrating flavor, sugar, and structure before fermentation begins. This classic appassimento approach is central to the wine’s powerful yet refined style.
Food & Serving
Best enjoyed with rich dishes such as braised beef, game, roast lamb, and aged hard cheeses, or with slow-cooked dishes featuring mushrooms and herbs. Serve at 16-18°C and consider decanting for at least one to two hours to allow the wine to fully open and reveal its depth.
Producer
Masi Agricola is one of the most respected names in Veneto and has played a major role in defining modern Amarone while staying rooted in tradition. The estate is especially known for its expertise with the appassimento method and for producing wines that combine regional authenticity with world-class quality. Its long-standing reputation and consistent excellence have made Masi a reference point for Valpolicella wines internationally.
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | Masi Agricola |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Grape | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara |
| Alcohol | 16.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Cheese, Pork, Pasta |
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