Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG - Masi Agricola

Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG - Masi AgricolaThe Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico by Masi Agricola from Veneto presents a dense ruby color in a tilted glass. Slightly tilted, the Burgundy glass reveals a charming garnet hue at the edges. When swirling the wine glass, this red wine displays high viscosity, visible as church windows on the glass rim. In the glass, this red wine from Masi Agricola shows aromas of dried fruit, fruit bread, raisins, morello cherries, and dried plums, complemented by roasted almonds, whole nut chocolate, and cocoa beans. On the palate, the Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from Masi Agricola starts wonderfully aromatic, fruity, and balanced. Despite its dry appearance on the palate, this red wine impresses with a delicate melt and finely woven residual sweetness. The texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully dense. Thanks to balanced fruit acidity, the Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico caresses the palate with a velvety mouthfeel without lacking juicy liveliness. The finish delights with exceptional length, revealing again notes of morello cherry and black cherry. The aftertaste is complemented by mineral notes from the volcanic soils. Winemaking of Masi Agricola Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico The excellent and powerfully crafted blend of Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico by Masi Agricola is made from Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella grapes. In Veneto, the vines producing these grapes grow on volcanic soils. The Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a true Old World wine in the best sense, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. A significant factor influencing the ripeness of the grapes is the warm climate under which the Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella grapes grow. This results in particularly well-ripened grapes and rather high alcohol content in the wine. After harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the press house, where they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is aged for several months in barrels made of French and Slavic oak. The aging in barrels is followed by a substantial bottle aging process, which makes this red wine even more complex. Food recommendations for Masi Agricola Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico This Italian red wine should be enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly with lemon chili chicken with bulgur, duck breast with snow peas, or potato stir-fry with salmon. Awards for the Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico by Masi Agricola This wine from Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG convinces not only us, but also renowned critics, who awarded it 90 points or more. The ratings for the 2012 vintage include: I Vini di Veronelli - 94 points Bibenda (Duemilavini) - 5 grapes Falstaff - 94 points Gambero Rosso - 3 red glasses James Suckling - 95 points Wine Enthusiast - 95 points