Live one day as private guest of the Boscaini family in this astonishing winery purchased in 1353 by Pietro Alighieri, son of the great tuscan poet Dante (yes, the writer of the “Divina Commedia” and the one in Dan Brown’s “Inferno” novel…). In a today awarded “Best in Wine Tourism” luxury estate taste their Wine Spectator Top 100 listed wine, plus some organic “supertuscan”, and enjoy a really special “Grand Lunch”.
LOCATION: VENETO
MASI Agricola & Serego ALIGHIERI wineries in Loc. Gargagnago, Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella (Verona)
SUPERSTARS:
- The location: the estete purchased in 1353 by Pietro Alighieri, son of the great poet Dante
- The BOSCAINI family
TOP WINES:
- Wine Spectator Top 100 2015 n.8, 95 pts. MASI Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Serègo Alighieri Vaio Armaron 2008*
- MASI Bellovile RED super tuscan ORGANIC
- MASI Bellovile Vermentino tuscan WHITE ORGANIC
The enchanting Serego Alighieri Possessions were purchased in 1353 by Pietro Alighieri, son of the great poet Dante (yes, the one in Dan Brown “Inferno” novel…), and had already been known since then for the excellence of their vineyards. You will be welcomed and you will enjoy your private guided tour of the Masi Cellars with a member of the Boscaini Family that will have the pleasure of taking guests on a pleasant walk in the historic estate of Dante Alighieri’s descendants. A dive into history that includes a visit to the “fruit” cellar and to the historic cellar full of fragrant cherry barrels according to the family tradition.
For each ADULT guest the book “Mr. Amarone “with a special autograph dedication and a wooden box containing 6 really special bottles: 1 Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Class. by Masi – 1 Vaio Armaron, Amarone della Valpolicella Class. by Serego Alighieri – 1 Riserva Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Class. by Masi – 1 Campolongo di Torbe, Amarone della Valpolicella Class. from the Boscaini family private collection – 1 Mazzano, Amarone della Valpolicella Class. from the Boscaini family private collection – 1 Terregiunte, Italian Wine by Masi Vespa
MASI Bellovile Rosso di Toscana IGT ORGANIC wine – Region: Tuscany
- Jamessuckling.com, 92 pts. vint. 2016
- The Wine Advocate, 89 pts. vint. 2010
- Wine Spectator, 90 pts. vint. 2009
MASI Bellovile Vermentino Toscana IGT ORGANIC wine Region: Tuscany
- Jamessuckling.com, 91 pts. vint. 2018
Wine Spectator Top 100 2015 n.8, 95 pts. MASI Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Serègo Alighieri Vaio Armaron 2008*
An elegant, impeccably balanced red, layering sculpted tannins with finely knit flavors of plumped black cherry, plum sauce, cured tobacco, dark chocolate and woodsy spice. A rich vein of smoky minerality sings on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2035. 3,750 cases made. —AN
THE GRAND WINE PAIRING LUNCH
Exclusive use of the Taverna, set up as an imperial table, with glassware, silverware and fresh flowers.
WINES:
Conte Federico, Trento Riserva Brut Met. Classic, sparkling wine – Beldosso, Lugana, fresh & fruit-growing white – Vign’Asmara, Vineyards of the Dolomites Chardonnay – MontePiazzo, Valpolicella Class. Sup. by S. Alighieri: exclusive use of Molinara clone S. Alighieri, refined in cherry wood barrels – Vaio Armaron, Amarone della Valpolicella Class. by S. Alighieri: extraordinary strength and complexity, it represents the icon of the family – Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Class. 2000 from the Boscaini family collection: proud, majestic, complex, exuberant. – Mezzanella Amandorlato, Recioto della Valpolicella Class. from the Boscaini family collection: after-meal wine with characteristic almond aftertaste.
COURSES:
– Tortello sfogliato al Conte Federico and nettles, heart of asparagus, broad beans and sprouts – Polenta in black, cod in white and cloud with Beldosso – Vialone Nano risotto with Vign’Asmara, first fruits from the garden and wild herbs powder – Bigoli al torchio, duck ragù al Monte Piazzo, dried cherries and citrus gremolada – Braised buffalo cheek with Vaio Armaron and honey, soft Verona celery, candied pear and cocoa grue – Costasera cheese, Monte Veronese di Malga and Grana Padano aged 60 months, accompanied by Costasera jelly, chocolate aged on Arele and coffee powder – Grape pissotta with extra virgin olive oil from Valpolicella, sorbet with must and drops of brûlé Mezzanella – Grappa of Amarone and Sbrisolona of rice with almonds Still and sparkling mineral water, Italian coffee
ON REQUEST:
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Verona, Garda Lake, etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.