Amarone della Valpolicella Classico “CampoMasua”
The vineyard that makes this wine is situated on “Monte Masua” in the Valpolicella Classica zone.
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Type: Red, Appassimento.
Blend: 70% Corvina Veronese, 20-25% Rondinella, 5-10% Molinara (varies slightly)
Organic
Color: Dense garnet red.
Bouquet: Initially austere and introspective, little by little it reveals its true nature. Sweet hints begin to emerge, reminiscent of tiny dark fruits, the petals of dried violets and roses, cocoa powder, prunes and walnuts.
Taste: In the mouth it is rich, strong, flavorful, balanced and highly refined.
Alcohol by volume: 16.5%.
Serve: 18-20°C (64-68°F). This wine really should be decanted to get the maximum experience. If you don’t have a decanter leave the bottle open for a couple of hours before serving.
Food Pairing: CampoMasua can accompany elaborate dishes, but thanks to its rich flavor it is even more satisfying by itself or paired with dark chocolate.
Production area: Situated in the Valpolicella Classica zone on “Monte Masua” at around 250 meters above sea level.
Vineyard exposure: Mainly South-West.
Soil: Very light limestone rich in fossils.
Training System: Pergola Trentina (Trento trellis).
Density: About 3,000 vines per hectare.
Average of vines: 40 years old.
Number of buds per vine: 20.
Harvest: Third week of September, manual picking and sorting.
Production Technique: The finest bunches are selected and arranged on hurdles or trays in special rooms, which must be dry and well ventilated, until January. During this time, they lose about 40% of their weight.
Vinification: End of February with traditional pressing, keeping the grapes in bunches.
Fermentation: Temperature between 10-20 °C (59-68˚F). Duration of maceration 45 days. Daily remontage.
Aging: Transfer to oak barrels immediately after drawing wine from vats. Maturing in oak barrels and tonneaux for 36 months. Maturing in bottles for 12 months.
2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, "Campomasua" – 91 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate (Oct 2013)
“The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Campomasua is from a well-performing single vineyard planted to 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Corvinone. The 2008 vintage seems slightly muted when compared to some of Amarone Campomasua's standout performances in 2006, 2003 and 2001. Dark fruit and spice intermingle nicely and wrap thickly around the palate.” ~ M.L.
2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, "Campomasua" – 92 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate (Dec 2014)
“The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Campomasua offers a steady performance with solid red fruit, dried cherry and blackberry preserves. Those fruit tones are embellished by spicy tones of nutmeg, clove and grilled herb.” ~ M.L.
