Mazzano is a single vineyard wine bottled under Masi’s Cantina Boscaini Privata label, reserved only for the very best wines from the best vintages. The historic vineyard that births Mazzano has been renowned for its quality since the twelfth century. It’s a picturesque place in the commune of Negrar, a steep site that varies between 350 and 415m above sea level. Its loose-soiled terraces are supported by dry stone walls (marogne) and follow the contours of the hill with exposures from north-east to south-west.
2012
“Shows more ripeness, volume and roundness compared to its sibling from Campolongo di Torbe. It feels like this wine also has a bit more sweetness, and this adds lots of life and brightness to its underlying aromas of black cherry confit and blackberry preserves. Mazzano also shows a distinctly savory spice with old spice, cured tobacco and a hint of smoked bresaola or bacon. Perhaps Mazzano is horizontal where Campolongo di Torbe is vertical, this wine is wide and broad, whereas the other is linear and deep. These are two different expressions that show beautifully a decade after the grapes were harvested.” 95 points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
3 Bicchieri (top award), Gambero Rosso
5 Grappoli, (top score), Bibenda
96 points, Decanter
94 points, Vinous
94 points, Wine Spectator
96 points, James Suckling
97 points, Guida Essenziale ai Vini d’Italia 2021 Doctor Wine, Italia
