Region: Italy / Veneto

The Latin root for the word ‘Modello’ is modus, the same as the Italian word for fashion, ‘moda.’ Masi’s vineyards are the finest hillside terroirs in the Veneto. Fruit comes from selected foothill vineyards, particularly the Stra’ del Milione estate at Castions di Strada, Friuli, with varied soil types, mainly calcareous sediments on basalt and clay. The grapes are Pinot Grigio and other local varieties. Each variety is harvested separately and vinified off the skins in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at controlled temperature. There is no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness and crisp fruit characters. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, with a portion of Pinot Grigio aged in oak barrels. After final assemblage, the wine is aged one month in bottle.

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    Pinot Grigio

    This grape makes fresh, crisp, charming wines with apple, pear, almond and acacia flower aromas and clean, stone fruit flavors, or creamy, honeyed wines with spice, blossom and mineral aromas.

“Masi wines must have a recognizable character, a unique style, and be approachable and pleasant to drink.” – RAFFAELE BOSCAINI, GENERAL COORDINATOR OF MASI TECHNICAL GROUP