Mascarpine Veronese Rosso IGT 2016

Mascarpine Veronese Rosso IGT 2016 – Elegant Bordeaux Blend from Verona

The Mascarpine Veronese Rosso IGT 2016 is a sophisticated Italian red wine from the Verona region. Produced from carefully selected Bordeaux grape varieties, it combines ripe fruit, refined oak and exceptional structure. The outstanding 2016 vintage delivers remarkable balance, complexity and ageing potential, making it a superb choice for collectors and fine dining.

Why Choose Mascarpine Veronese Rosso IGT 2016

To begin with, the vineyards surrounding Verona benefit from warm days and cool evenings, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly while preserving freshness. Moreover, the combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot creates a wine with depth, elegance and silky tannins. Extended barrel ageing further enhances complexity without masking the fruit. As a result, the wine offers both power and finesse with excellent cellaring potential.

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Maturation: Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, followed by 6 months bottle ageing before release. The wine has an ageing potential of 10 years or more.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections
• Aroma: Blackcurrant, ripe plum, blackberry, vanilla, cedar and sweet spices
• Palate: Rich and full-bodied with silky tannins, dark fruit and beautifully integrated oak
• Finish: Long, elegant and persistent with notes of cocoa and spice

These characteristics create a refined and age-worthy Veronese red wine.

Food Pairings

This wine pairs especially well with:

• Grilled ribeye steak
• Roast lamb
• Venison and game
• Braised beef
• Mature Parmigiano Reggiano
• Aged hard cheeses

Therefore, it is an outstanding choice for special occasions and refined Italian cuisine. 🍷

Style and Character

The Mascarpine Veronese Rosso IGT 2016 demonstrates how international grape varieties thrive in the Verona terroir. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure and black fruit, while Merlot adds richness and velvety texture. Careful oak ageing brings harmony and complexity without overwhelming the wine’s elegant fruit profile. Because of its balance, depth and long ageing potential, this wine is an excellent choice for premium restaurant wine lists, collectors and lovers of fine Italian reds.