Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro: A Rich, Spicy Veronese Red
Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro is a brilliant red from the Veneto, made in an international style with ageing in small oak barrels. It also uses the rare Oseleta grape, which adds a lovely spicy complexity. Rich, full and very satisfying.
Masi is one of the most famous names in Valpolicella and a true expert in appassimento, the traditional Veronese technique of drying grapes to concentrate their flavour. “Brolo” is the local word for a walled vineyard, the Italian equivalent of the French clos.
The wine is made from Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta, using a method inspired by the technique used for Amarone. Oseleta is an indigenous Verona grape that Masi helped to revive in the 1980s, and it brings extra structure and spice. The wine is then aged in small oak casks.
Expect berry fruit, preserves and vanilla on the nose. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with baked fruit, hints of cocoa and vanilla, and a long, warming finish.
Masi Campofiorin Food Pairing Suggestion:
Try it with pasta in a rich meat or mushroom sauce, risotto, grilled red meat, roasts and well-aged cheeses. Serve at around 18°C.
About Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro:
- Corvina, Rondinella and the rare Oseleta grape
- Made with a method inspired by Amarone
- Aged in small oak casks
- Can age for many years in the bottle
Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro Awards:
- 2016: Decanter World Wine Awards – 90 Points
- 2016: WineAlign (John Szabo) – 90 Points
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