Valpolicella Riserva Masi 1976
This 1976 Valpolicella Riserva is produced by Masi, one of the most influential names in the Valpolicella area. The estate is run by the Boscaini family, who have been making wine in Veneto for seven generations. The name Masi originates from 'Vaio dei Masi', a small valley the family acquired in the late 1700s in Valpolicella Classico. Today, with its headquarters in Gargagnago, the producer combines a wide reach with deep roots in Verona's wine history.
The wine originates from Veneto in northeastern Italy, a highly productive region stretching from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Specifically, it comes from the Valpolicella Classico zone, a historic red wine area located north of Verona. This 1976 release holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata classification.
Masi is fundamentally associated with the appassimento method, where grapes are dried after harvest, forming the basis for Amarone. The producer has been a central modern interpreter of this style and is also known for historical innovations, such as launching Campofiorin in 1964, which pioneered the ripasso category. According to the original label details, the production involves traditional aging in oak and pine barrels, resulting in an alcohol volume of 14%.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Veneto
Veneto in north-eastern Italy is one of the country's most productive wine regions and home to world-famous wines. Here are made the fresh, sparkling Prosecco, the light white wines of Soave and, above all, Valpolicella. The area's signature is Amarone, a powerful red wine made from dried Corvina grapes. From the Alps to the Adriatic, the wines range from elegant sparkling to deep, concentrated reds.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded as this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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