{"product_id":"masi-mazzano-2016-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-750ml","title":"Masi 2016 Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMasi, in Valpolicella since 1772, is the Boscaini family’s house, now run by the sixth, seventh, and eighth generations, and it’s one of the most respected authorities on Amarone. Mazzano is one of its crus: a single vineyard “already turning heads in the 12th century,” in the Valpolicella Classico zone, on limestone-inflected soils, which Masi presents as a tribute to a classic, serious, age-worthy Amarone. Where its Campolongo di Torbe is the “elegant” cru, Mazzano is the “brooding powerhouse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine is made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, with the traditional appassimento, in which the best bunches are laid out to dry in the fruttai, the winter drying lofts, concentrating their sugars and flavors before fermentation, and matured in large oak. The 2016 is 16% ABV, and production was small: 1,186 cases, of which only 200 cases came to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine Enthusiast scored it 96 (April 2026): “From a historic vineyard already turning heads in the 12th century, this brooding powerhouse shows why some places transcend time. Dark chocolate meets candied fruits while leather and cherry glaze weave through each sip. The palate stays rich but measured, like it’s holding back secrets for later. Traditional winter grape-drying in the fruttai brings that signature depth, as dried fruits and sweet spices linger.” Wine Spectator’s Alison Napjus scored it 95 (June 2025): “Fragrant, this shows accents of cured tobacco, loamy earth, paprika, anise, cocoa powder and graphite. There’s polish and integration, and with decanting, this offers enjoyment today; but there’s also a sense of tension and firm structure that will provide a long life ahead. Best from 2029 through 2041.” Vinous’s Eric Guido scored it 94 (September 2025): “Decidedly rich, the 2016 Amarone Classico Mazzano opens with masses of cherry and plum sauce, sweet sage and pine shavings. It’s velvety in texture, with saturating depths of tart wild berry fruit and citrus tones that add tension, as well as notes of cocoa and clove. Edgy tannins pinch at the cheeks as the 2016 finishes with dramatic length and a bitter blackberry tinge. While powerful and complex, the 2016 is also savory and would be welcome at the dinner table.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a dense, structured, savory Amarone, a more serious and tannic cousin to the plusher Campolongo di Torbe, and one for the cellar: Wine Spectator suggests drinking it from 2029 to 2041. Decant for two hours or more if you open it now, and serve it at about 61-64°F, with wild boar ragù, braised beef, roast lamb, venison, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Gorgonzola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMasi Mazzano 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is produced by Masi Agricola (the Boscaini family, since 1772) in Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy, from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grown in the Mazzano vineyard (limestone-inflected soils). Grapes dried in traditional winter lofts (appassimento), fermented slowly, and aged in large oak. 16% ABV, 750ml. 1,186 cases made, 200 imported to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 96 Points (April 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“From a historic vineyard already turning heads in the 12th century, this brooding powerhouse shows why some places transcend time. Dark chocolate meets candied fruits while leather and cherry glaze weave through each sip. The palate stays rich but measured, like it’s holding back secrets for later. Traditional winter grape-drying in the fruttai brings that signature depth, as dried fruits and sweet spices linger.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Napjus, Wine Spectator — 95 Points (June 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fragrant, this shows accents of cured tobacco, loamy earth, paprika, anise, cocoa powder and graphite. There’s polish and integration, and with decanting, this offers enjoyment today; but there’s also a sense of tension and firm structure that will provide a long life ahead. Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella. Best from 2029 through 2041. 1,186 cases made, 200 cases imported.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Guido, Vinous — 94 Points (September 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Decidedly rich, the 2016 Amarone Classico Mazzano opens with masses of cherry and plum sauce, sweet sage and pine shavings. It’s velvety in texture, with saturating depths of tart wild berry fruit and citrus tones that add tension, as well as notes of cocoa and clove. Edgy tannins pinch at the cheeks as the 2016 finishes with dramatic length and a bitter blackberry tinge. While powerful and complex, the 2016 is also savory and would be welcome at the dinner table.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet. Cherry and plum sauce, dark chocolate, candied fruit, leather, cured tobacco, paprika, anise, sweet sage, and pine shavings, with loamy earth and graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVelvety, rich, and full-bodied, with tart wild berry, citrus tension, cocoa, clove, and dried fruit, with firm, edgy tannin and fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatically long, with sweet spice and a bitter blackberry tinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorvina · Rondinella · Molinara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMasi Agricola (Boscaini family, since 1772)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMazzano — historic cru noted since the 12th century; limestone-inflected soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrapes dried in winter lofts (appassimento); aged in large oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,186 cases; 200 imported to the US\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 96 · Wine Spectator 95 · Vinous 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2029–2041 (Wine Spectator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA brooding, structured, savory single-vineyard Amarone built for the cellar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark chocolate, cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, paprika, anise, graphite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61–64°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild boar ragù and braised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich stews and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gorgonzola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for two hours or more; serve at about 61-64°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45907824377922,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Masi_2016_Mazzano_Amarone_della_Valpolicella_Classico_750ml.jpg?v=1794275732","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/masi-mazzano-2016-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}