At $1,350 this robust Italian wine is a good introduction into the pungent Amarone wines from Verona.
Made in part from air-dried Valpolicella grapes, Amarone wines have a reputation for being concentrated, pungent and long-lived. The 1997 Masi Amarone fits this description. It has a fine dark red color and heady fruit-spice bouquet. The wine offers plenty of cherry and sweet plum flavors and solid tannins. Enjoy this wine with Italian Gilled Sausages, Grilled Olive Oil Rubbed Chicken and Duck Confit Risotto. This wine also matches nicely with Japanese Style Grilled Meats. Serve this wine about 18 C°.
Masi is owned by the Boscaini family who purchased their first vineyard at the end of the 18th century. This family owned and managed company is now one of Verona’s most important wines producers. Masi has also been a pioneer in building brand awareness for Italian wines internationally. The winery produces a range of respected Valpolicella, Amaroni, Ricioto, Soave and other Italian style wines.
John H. Isacs
Made in part from air-dried Valpolicella grapes, Amarone wines have a reputation for being concentrated, pungent and long-lived. The 1997 Masi Amarone fits this description. It has a fine dark red color and heady fruit-spice bouquet. The wine offers plenty of cherry and sweet plum flavors and solid tannins. Enjoy this wine with Italian Gilled Sausages, Grilled Olive Oil Rubbed Chicken and Duck Confit Risotto. This wine also matches nicely with Japanese Style Grilled Meats. Serve this wine about 18 C°.
Masi is owned by the Boscaini family who purchased their first vineyard at the end of the 18th century. This family owned and managed company is now one of Verona’s most important wines producers. Masi has also been a pioneer in building brand awareness for Italian wines internationally. The winery produces a range of respected Valpolicella, Amaroni, Ricioto, Soave and other Italian style wines.
John H. Isacs