MASI: acclaim from international critics

Flattering recognition for the Group's Amarones. Costasera and Vaio Armaron Serego Alighieri Reserve. Applause for the high quality of the Cantina Veronese and of Masi Agricola , the historic Valpolicella winery which boasts over 250 harvests, consolidates its role of excellence in the world wine scene and stands out once again for the flattering evaluations from international critics . There are numerous and prestigious awards attributed to its Amarones and its fine wines inspired by the values of the Venetians; first and foremost, the Cantina Privata Boscaini - a unique collection of precious Crus and great vintages of Amarone - receives wide acclaim.

Sandro Boscaini, President of Masi comments: “We are particularly proud of the exceptional ratings given to our wines. Masi was a pioneer in the choice to produce Amarone from single vineyards - an authentic expression of the characteristics of the specific terroir - harvested in the Boscaini Private Cellar. These Amarones represent an extraordinary heritage, a fusion of experience and craftsmanship transmitted through a long tradition. The awards given to Campolongo di Torbe - one of the first Italian crus born in 1958 - and to Mazzano, confirm the appreciation for an expression of Amarone that evolves towards a softer and more refined style, responding to the preferences of today's consumer" .

The elegant Campolongo di Torbe 2013 confirms the excellence of the Vaio di Masi from which it comes. In fact, the authoritative American magazine Wine Enthusiast places it with 97/100 among the top 10 of the " Top 100 Cellar Selections " - its ranking of the best world wines for aging; the famous English magazine Decanter includes it in the " Expert's Choice: Valpolicella " with a rating of 96 ; while The Wine Advocate - a magazine founded by the influential American critic R. Parker - and Falstaff 's Wein Guide 2024 - a leading magazine in German-speaking countries - both rewarded it with 95 points; Sarah Heller , Master of Wine, awards it 93/100 for the exclusive Club Oenologique community. A triumph culminating with the " Faccino DoctorWine 2024 " , which gives it 98 points in the tenth edition of Daniele Cernilli 's Essential Guide to Italian Wines .

The precious Mazzano 2013 , austere and majestic Amarone from Cantina Privata Boscaini , receives 96 points from the famous American magazine Wine Spectator ; 94 from The Wine Advocate and 93 from Vinous - a publication founded by the critic Antonio Galloni - and 92 from Club Oenologique .

The 2013 Mazzano was also selected to represent Italy at the forty-second edition of the New York Wine Experience, the most coveted and exclusive annual event in the world of wine organized by Wine Spectator . Masi is in fact present among the 260 global premium brands chosen by the authoritative Cristic's Choice in the 2023 event, which denotes the growing importance of the Bel Paese with a presence of 60 references on a par with France.

Federico Girotto , CEO of Masi declares: “Masi, which has always been selected for this prestigious wine-growing context, is proud to represent the Veneto together with only four other wineries and thus demonstrates its ability to excel in a highly competitive global market, despite maintaining its identity strong and promoting the excellence of its territory. ”

The Riserva Costasera 2017 , an Amarone complex characterized by the presence of Oseleta - an ancient Veronese variety rediscovered by Masi - is among the most acclaimed labels: Falstaff Wein Guide 95/100 ; 94 from Club OEnologique ; 5 Grappoli di Bibenda 2024 - guide of the Italian Sommelier Foundation - and Three Gold Stars , highest recognition of the Gold Guide I Vini di Veronelli . The American critic James Suckling rates it 96/100 and, in collaboration with Luciano Ferraro of Corriere della Sera , includes it in the tenth edition of the newspaper's guide The 100 best wines and winemakers of Italy . In the same guide 'Mister Amarone' Sandro Boscaini is acclaimed among the 100 personalities of the world of wine of the year.

The Oseleta characterizes and qualifies other Masi labels: the Osar 2016 - the fruit of this pure variety - receives the highest recognition of the Three Gold Stars from the Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli ; The Wine Advocate awards Brolo Campofiorin 2018 90/100 and Falstaff Wein Guide awards it with 92 points together with Toar 2019 .

For the wines produced in the Possessioni di Serego Alighieri : the Vaio Armaron 2015 was awarded 95/100 by James Suckling ; 92 from The Wine Advocate and 94 for Club Oenologique . The 2016 vintage wins the “Faccino DoctorWine 2024” . The Wine Advocate rates the 2018 Montepiazzo with 90/100 . The Possessioni Rosso 2020 and Bianco 2022 receive flattering ratings from Wine Enthusiast and the New York International Wine Competition .

Masi is among the 50 best Italian wineries of the year in the ranking drawn up by the international magazine Food & Wine and receives 5 stars from the Falstaff Wein Guide as a “ winery that always produces exceptional quality, possible only in the best terroirs of the country. The company is one of the best in the world and enjoys adequate international recognition and appreciation for its excellent performance ”. Masi confirms itself among the ambassadors of Made in Italy chosen by Wine Spectator among the 131 Italian wineries admitted to Opera Wine on the occasion of Vinitaly 2024 . This honor has belonged to him since the first edition in 2012 and this year he will taste the exceptional 2006 vintage of Riserva Costasera ( 93 WS points).