Masi Campofiorin Magnum
Country: Italy Region: Veronese
Varietal: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Vintage: 2015 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Masi
Description:
Full bodied, smooth and velvety, but approachable and versatile in its food pairings. Combines simplicity with style, strength and majesty.
This is the original Supervenetian created by Masi in 1964 and internationally recognised as a wine of “stupendous body and complexity”, the prototype for a new category of wines from the Veneto inspired by the Amarone production method (Burton Anderson). Its own production method was described by Hugh Johnson as “an ingenious technique”.
Ageing Potential: 25 Years
Tasting Note:
Rich, full bodied and velvety; versatile with food. Defined as “a wine of great depth and complexity” (Burton Anderson). An original creation by Masi, dating from 1964, and loved the world over for its versatility and pleasurability.
“The label on Campofiorin carries the phrase:
”Nectar Angelorum Hominibus”,
nectar of the angels for men.
We couldn’t put it any better.”
Sheldon & Pauline Wasserman
Food Matches:Red Meat / Beef / Lamb / Blue Cheese