Massimago
Duca Fedele
"Wild raspberry and red currant aromas leap from the glass, dancing with fresh-snipped thyme and garden herbs in a spring breeze. The palate channels pure joy through crunchy red fruit, electric acidity racing across the tongue, while subtle earthy notes ground the finish. This is the new benchmark for Valpolicella, capturing everything great about this region: freshness, soul, and pure deliciousness." — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast
Region: Valpolicella
Appellation: Valpolicella DOC
Varietal/Blend: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
ABV: 12.5%
Vineyard: Limestone-rich slopes from 100 to 400 meters anchor the Massimago estate in the Mezzane Valley. Densely planted vines (7,000 per hectare) are trained in Guyot and the traditional pergola veronese, a raised canopy that keeps the fruit in cool, airy shade. Southwest exposure and steady valley breezes keep everything naturally healthy.
Cellar: Hand-harvested grapes are gently destemmed and crushed. The fresh berries undergo a short maceration in stainless-steel vats before fermenting in the same vessels. Aging begins with a few quiet months in stainless steel, followed by six months resting in bottle.
CSPC: 136704
Winemakers Note: It shows a light to medium-deep ruby red colour with slightly lighter rims. The nose is rich, moving from black and white pepper to strawberries and candied, zesty orange. Subtle balsamic notes also come through. The palate is fresh and lightly peppery, offering an easy, generous drinkability.
What the Critics are saying:
Region: Valpolicella
Appellation: Valpolicella DOC
"Wild raspberry and red currant aromas leap from the glass, dancing with fresh-snipped thyme and garden herbs in a spring breeze. The palate channels pure joy through crunchy red fruit, electric acidity racing across the tongue, while subtle earthy notes ground the finish. This is the new benchmark for Valpolicella, capturing everything great about this region: freshness, soul, and pure deliciousness." — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
ABV: 12.5%
Vineyard: Limestone-rich slopes from 100 to 400 meters anchor the Massimago estate in the Mezzane Valley. Densely planted vines (7,000 per hectare) are trained in Guyot and the traditional pergola veronese, a raised canopy that keeps the fruit in cool, airy shade. Southwest exposure and steady valley breezes keep everything naturally healthy.
Cellar: Hand-harvested grapes are gently destemmed and crushed. The fresh berries undergo a short maceration in stainless-steel vats before fermenting in the same vessels. Aging begins with a few quiet months in stainless steel, followed by six months resting in bottle.
CSPC: 136704
Winemakers Note: It shows a light to medium-deep ruby red colour with slightly lighter rims. The nose is rich, moving from black and white pepper to strawberries and candied, zesty orange. Subtle balsamic notes also come through. The palate is fresh and lightly peppery, offering an easy, generous drinkability.
What the Critics are saying:
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
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TECHNICAL INFO
Country: Italy
Region: Valpolicella
Appellation: Valpolicella DOC
Climate:
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Varietal/Blend: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.
Ageing:
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
ABV: 12.5%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC: 136704
Calgary + Alberta South
Andrew Stewart
403-604-0408
andrew@vinoalvino.ca
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca
