Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG "Vaio Armaron" MASI
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | MASI |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Docg |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara |
| Alcohol content | 15,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | MASI - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (VE) - Via Monteleone, 26 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Pot roast, Pasta with meat sauce, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Roast meat, Sliced beef, Fillet with green pepper, Hard cheese, Meat stewed |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Amarone |
A mythological nectar, collectible for those who love to invest in the world of wine, or in a memorable tasting, for those who want to immediately indulge in the luxury of an unforgettable bottle. From the most renowned and refined Veronese winery of Valpolicella, here is the "Vaio Armaron", Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG produced from grapes grown in the homonymous vineyard, the ideal place to give life to a wine that is part of the history of Italian and world oenology. The vine used for its vinification is that of Corvina, blended with a small percentage of Rondinella and Molinara. Aging is the most important period for this fine label, and the manufacturer devotes a careful attention to this phase. After vinification, the wine matures slowly for 3 years in oak, and for another 4 months in cherry casks, as per Masi tradition.
Characteristics of the red wine
The wine has a dark and deep ruby red color. The nose is characterized by variegated and stratified notes, where blueberries, dried violets, ash, cocoa and light balsamic nuances emerge. The taste in the mouth is powerful, rich, with a vibrant acidity and silky tannins. It closes with a long finish.
Matching
A wine of the Venetian tradition perfect with main courses based on game, both feather and fur. Try it with mature soft cheeses such as taleggio, it gives its best with roasted quails. The optimum serving temperature is 20 ºC. The temperature is 20 ºC.
