Fine Wine

September 1422, 2020
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LOT 213

Lot 213

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 1999 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2004 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2006 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2007 (1) WA 96
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2009 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2011 (1) WA 96

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 1999 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2004 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2006 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2007 (1) WA 96
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2009 (1)
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2011 (1) WA 96
Lot 213 Details
MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 1999 (1)

Veneto.
u. 1 cm. scraped capsule

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2004 (1)

Veneto.
u. 1 cm. stained label

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2006 (1)

Veneto.
stained label

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2007 (1)

Veneto.

Truly drop-dead gorgeous is the 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano. I think the 2007 vintage is one of the best expressions of Mazzano ever made. This is a finely elaborate and intriguing vinous creation that shines bright like a piece of classic marble sculpture. There is a subtle gloss and patina to the wine that gives it extra smoothness and silkiness to the touch. Likewise, its aromas of white mineral, spice, blackcurrant and licorice are finely etched and defined. Timeless Mazzano will keep in your cellar for ten years or more. December 2014 Drink: 2015-2035 WA 96

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2009 (1)

Veneto.
u. 1 cm.

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 2011 (1)

Veneto.
u. 1 cm.

Of these two top-shelf wines from Masi, I like the 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano even better than the Capolongo di Torbe in 2011. The Mazzano shows more focus and more sharpness, and it opens nicely. It is surely one of the great Amarones on the market today, and this warm vintage especially brings forth the darkness, thickness and concentration you're looking for in this tradition. This powerful and indestructible wine with 16% alcohol is a blend of 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. The wine is beautiful, opulent and deep, but it's hard to imagine a food pairing possibility that isn't wood-fired meat marinated in spicy mesquite sauce. Those exotic flavors are similar to what you find in this wine. It ages in 600-liter oak barrels for three years, with a combination of new and used wood. The Mazzano Vineyard is located in the village of Negrar and shows loose marl soils planted in terraces supported by dry stone walls. The grapes thrive at 350 to 415 meters above sea level. Some 15,200 bottles were made. September 2019 Drink: 2020-2040 WA 96

6 bts.    per lot $800 - $1,000

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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