COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Masi
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Masi's Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico is a historic representation of the Verona region, crafted by the Boscaini family whose winemaking heritage dates back to 1772. Sourced from the gentle slopes of the Valpolicella Classico zone, this wine represents the traditional, fresh style of the region. It famously earned literary fame when Ernest Hemingway praised it in his novel 'Across the River and into the Trees' as a friendly, light red wine. The 2015 vintage benefited from a warm, sunny growing season, adding a touch of extra roundness to this classic cuvée.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ernest Hemingway famously praised this style of Valpolicella in his novel 'Across the River and into the Trees' as a friendly, light red.
Fact 02
The Boscaini family has been producing wine in the region since 1772, starting in the 'Vaio dei Masi' valley.
Fact 03
While Masi is famous for its dried-grape Appassimento wines, Bonacosta is made entirely from fresh grapes to emphasize brightness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes—Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara—are harvested by hand from hillside vineyards. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for approximately 20 days to preserve the bright, primary fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about 6 months in a combination of traditional Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, which softens the structure without overpowering the fruit. It undergoes a final month of bottle refinement before release.
