Concentrated, impressive, savoury.
Part appasimento this blend homage to Valpolicella doles out sweet dried cherries, leather and roasted herbs, vanilla and mocha with smoked meaty undertones. It is equally earthy and savoury on the palate with impressive concentration and a lengthy cocoa finish.
Pair:Roasted meats, strongly flavoured and mature cheeses or mushroom stuffed ravioli.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 19th, 2017

Fresh, smooth, savoury.
An organic blend of Malbec and Corvina (the most important grape of Valpolicella), which is part appasimento (utilizing withered grapes), and thereby paying homage to Masi's home of Valpolicella, and the Ripasso Recioto and Amarone wines made there.
It is perfumed with pretty aromas of violets, cherries, licorice, cedar, graphite and tealeaf. The palate is a bit leaner this vintage; medium-bodied, smooth and fresh it trails spice, espresso and tealeaf on the finish.
Pair:Roasted meats, strongly flavoured and mature cheeses or mushroom stuffed ravioli.

Pairs great with Gone Crackers Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 11th, 2019

Earthy, smooth, persistent.
Veneto's Masi brings its trade to Argentina, to the high Mendoza vineyards of Tupungato in the Uco Valley. Here, they make this blend of Corvina (classic Italian variety) and Malbec in the appasimento method of drying grapes to add depth and richness to the final wine.
It's a consistently solid wine with a nose of dried cherries, espresso, prune plums, dark chocolate, mint and brown spices. Very good freshness in the mouth with a smooth texture and nicely integrated fruit and mocha flavours. Overall good balance and structure with a long finish.
Pair:Roasted meats, strongly flavoured and mature cheeses or mushroom stuffed ravioli.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 29th, 2015

Concentrated, impressive, savoury.
An organic blend of Malbec and Corvina (the most important grape of Valpolicella), which is part appasimento (utilizing withered grapes), paying homage to Masi's home of Valpolicella, and the Ripasso Recioto and Amarone wines made there. It is perfumed with pretty violet aromas, which are layered with blackberry and black cherries, vanilla, mocha, leather and pipe tobacco. Balanced, supple but attractively textural with a weighty palate flavoured with spices, balsamico and the addictive bitterness of espresso.
Pair:Roasted meats, strongly flavoured and mature cheeses or mushroom stuffed ravioli.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 12th, 2018

Traditional Corvina and Molinara with Sangiovese, from the ancient Alighieri Valpolicella estate are blended together to make this potent yet chic red.
It offers fantastic value and plush cherry, cola spices (clove, star anise, cinnamon), leather and cedary hints. The palate is supple; expect generous berry fruit, impressive spice and mocha flavours. It has attractive juiciness in the mouth with a nice combination of modern and rustic characters culminating in smooth tannins.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 17th, 2013