2015 Masi Mezzanella Amandorlato Classico DOCG

品飲筆記：這款甜型經典帶著誘人的蜜漬櫻桃與乾果香，伴隨焦糖、苦甜巧克力與一抹像杏仁的細緻氣息。口感飽滿綿密，糖分豐富但酸度讓整體不過於黏膩，收尾溫暖、餘韻悠長。
酒莊與生產：由著名的 Masi 家族釀造，長年致力於傳統晾乾（appassimento）工法，善於在濃郁與優雅間取得平衡。此酒是對家族技藝的詮釋，重視果實清晰與窖藏整合。
釀造手法：採用果實風乾來提升風味濃度與糖分，發酵與陳年過程用心控制以保留果香與明亮酸度。陳年多在大桶與小桶間調和，帶出香草、烘烤與輕微辛香，而不蓋過本身的甜美果味。
葡萄園環境：來自瓦坡利切拉（Valpolicella）起伏的葡萄園，日夜溫差與石灰質、沖積土壤幫助果實累積香氣與礦感。果園管理偏向低產量與人工精選，確保果粒濃縮而複雜。
飲用建議：建議微涼或室溫略降服用，短暫醒酒能讓香氣更開放。搭配巧克力甜點或成熟藍紋起司皆是絕配。

Tasting note: A rich, indulgent dessert wine with an immediate impression of candied cherry and dried fruit, layered with salted caramel, bitter chocolate and a delicate almond-scented note that gives the wine its signature charm. The palate is lush and syrupy yet kept poised by lively acidity, finishing long with warm spice and honeyed persistence.
Producer notes: From the cellars of Masi Agricola under Sandro Boscaini’s stewardship, this Amandorlato Classico expresses the estate’s mastery of concentrated, sweet styles. The wine showcases Masi’s long experience in drying techniques and careful maturation to achieve balance between sweetness and structure.
Winemaking notes: Grapes are traditionally dried to concentrate sugars and flavours before fermentation, a process that accentuates dried fruit, toffee and nutty nuances. Fermentation and ageing are managed to preserve freshness — the wine typically sees a period in large casks and attentive oak maturation to integrate spice and vanilla notes without overwhelming the fruit.
Vineyard notes: Fruit comes from Valpolicella hillside sites where warm daytime sun and cool nights promote aromatic concentration. Soils with calcareous and alluvial elements deliver mineral lift beneath the rich fruit. Low yields and selective harvesting of ripe bunches ensure intensity and complexity.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 15%
• Decant Time: 20 minutes
• Taste: lusciously sweet, candied cherry, dried fruit, bitter chocolate, caramel, almond-tinge, orange peel, spice, honeyed, long warming finish
• Food Matching: Dark chocolate torte, Black Forest gateau, Cherry pie, Rhubarb crumble, Aged blue cheese (e.g. Gorgonzola), Nut-based desserts and biscotti
• Grape Variety: Corvina , Rondinella , Molinara , Corvinone , Oseleta ,

Winery

Masi Agricola 是威尼托地區的老字號家族酒莊，世代承襲果實風乾的釀酒技藝。由 Sandro Boscaini 帶領，酒莊在傳統與現代管理間取得平衡，注重葡萄園的細緻栽培與窖藏控管，讓每款酒既有地域風貌又具工藝深度。

Masi Agricola is a landmark family-owned estate from Veneto, long associated with the classic drying technique that concentrates fruit for traditional Valpolicella sweet and fortified styles. Under Sandro Boscaini the estate blends modern care with respect for tradition, producing wines that pair local terroir with meticulous cellar work.