The winery
Masi
Winery based in Valpolicella Classica (Veneto), renowned for its Amarone and for the traditional and experimental use of the appassimento technique; also a producer of Valpolicella, Ripasso, Recioto and wines under the Campofiorin label.
- Veneto (Valpolicella Classica) · Italia
- Since 1772
- 5 products
The story
Masi's history is rooted in Valpolicella Classica. A historic family-owned estate, it has developed and enhanced the wines from dried grapes typical of the region. During the 20th century the company helped popularize practices such as ripasso and launched oenological research and experimentation to refine the appassimento technique and the quality of its Amarone and its high-end bottlings.
Production philosophy
It combines respect for local traditions and indigenous grape varieties with research and innovation in winemaking and in the appassimento process. The approach aims to express the Valpolicella territory through careful grape selection, the practice of appassimento and targeted oenological experimentation focused on quality improvement.
Terroir and vineyards
It operates mainly in the Valpolicella Classica, in the province of Verona. The wines are closely linked to the local grape varieties and the area's traditional practices, particularly to typical wines such as Amarone, Recioto and Valpolicella Ripasso.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Corvina
- Rondinella
- Molinara
- Corvinone
- Oseleta
What makes it distinctive
- Renowned for producing Amarone and for its mastery of the appassimento technique.
- Campofiorin and the practice of ripasso: historic labels associated with production innovation.
- Use and promotion of Valpolicella’s native grape varieties.
- Commitment to oenological research to refine grape-drying and winemaking techniques.