Masi Fresco di Masi Bianco 2024
An attractive nose of ripe citrus and wild flowers gives way to a fresh palate, with flavours of orange peel and pineapples and a zesty yet sapid finish.
The grapes come from organically farmed vineyards in Zuane, in the commune of Rivoli Veronese. The vineyards are located on a plateau on the right bank of the Adige river. The soils are a mix of basalt, Schist and sand. Harvesting is carried out by hand in the early morning.
The grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. Hyperoxygenation of the must was carried out and the wine was decanted by gravity at cool temperatures. Fermentation was carried out at 17-20°C in stainless steel, using wild yeast and the wine was bottled unfiltered.
| RRP | £17.50 |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcoholic strength | 11% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Grapes | Garganega 60%, Chardonnay 25%, Pinot Grigio 15% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Though run by the Boscaini family for six generations, it is really in the last fifty years that Masi has established itself as one of the Veneto’s most innovative wine producers. In the late 1950s, they identified certain historic vineyard plots which are vinified as Amarone and bottled separately to this day. In 1964, they launched the now-legendary Campofiorin, which revived the technique of a second fermentation with semi-dried grapes. Masi have also rescued the ancient Oseleta variety from extinction, and continue to use it in two of their celebrated “Supervenetian” wines.
