The first single vineyard produced in the region. 8 ha, all pergola and sited c.400 metres. Subsequently the appassimento is extremely slow, completed in small buildings in the middle of the vineyards, on bamboo racks. Aromas of salumi, tarragon, fennel and the signature bitter, pithy, molten cherry bon bon notes that define Amarone. Incredible levels of extract here, coating the inner gums with a curvaceous brushstroke of tannin. The finish is firm, ferrous, coffee-grind gritty and impressive, with a twist of bitter orange chocolate at the finish to tone the lingering sweetness. Drink or hold [for two decades or more]. Score - 95. (Ned Goodwin, MW, jamessuckling.com, May 9, 2023)

Fresh violets, lilac, wild plums, allspice and wild herbal aromas pour from the glass. The focused palate shows tart cherry preserves, warmed cloves, roasted coffee and dark chocolate that finishes with a crushed chalk minerality. Fine tannins are present but in balance, working with fresh acidity to keep this wine in harmony. Drink now-2045. Editors' Choice. Score - 97. (Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2023)

Back in the 1950s, Masi brought the concept of the single vineyard (or 'cru') to Veneto. One of their finest examples of a single-cru wine is the Amarone from the Mazzano plantings. The vineyard's high elevation, ideal sun exposure, and well-draining marl soil result in a boisterous, majestic wine that offers an abundance of flavours and aromas. This show-stopping double magnum will drink well now or can be cellared until 2040.

While this is a far reach from the redder fruited, crunchier and pixelated expressions of Classico that increasingly define an exciting region, there is little debate as to the style sought at this address and the fine quality on offer. Cherry wood oak, unique and intriguing, makes its presence felt across a swathe of burly, dusty tannins. The nose, macerated boozy cherries, alpine pine, balsamic and freshly polished stairwell. The finish, strident and long-limbed. Drink or hold. Score - 93. (Ned Goodwin, MW, jamessuckling.com, April 12, 2023)

The style of this particularly traditional wine producer is emphasised by the exclusive use of the Serego Alighieri clone of the Molinara grape, and by the signature short-term ageing in 600-litre cherry wood casks. A normal fermentation for 15 days in stainless steel is followed in December by a 'double' fermentation using semi-dried grapes harvested later than the main crop. After 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels there follows the crucial four months in cherry wood, then a further six months in bottle. A Maraschino cherry character comes across on the aroma, as well as cinnamon and the merest hint of clove. Fresh acidity and textured, ripe, slightly dry tannins underpin the dark, soft cherry fruit on the palate. The finish is pleasingly extended. Drinking window: 2022-2026. Score - 89. (Nancy Gilchrist, MW, decanter.com, April 30, 2022)

This wine shows assertive black pepper character with leaf, cedar and cassis aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, it has velvety tannins with good extraction and long, refreshing acidity. Licorice candy in the finish. Drink or hold. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 27, 2025)

Everything in the Masi stable offers impeccable quality, so it's no surprise their foray into rosé Prosecco delivers excellence. Fruity, convivial and expressive, this is the inaugural Masi iteration of a style that just recently attained DOC status.

Lots of clean, crushed black fruit and hints of spice, fresh herbs and citrus peel. Full, silky and nicely layered, with well-integrated tannins and an almost creamy fruit texture, giving a long, relaxed finish. Refined and delicious. Drink or hold [for up to a decade from vintage]. Score - 93. (jamessuckling.com, Oct. 22, 2021)

Native to the region of Veneto, the Oseleta grape was reintroduced to winemaking in 1990, five years after Masi had planted the low-yielding variety that was long believed to be extinct. Blended with Corvina and Rondinella, this red shows a heavier character than its typical Valpolicella counterparts, with a deep red colour, well-integrated tannins, and an emphasis on savoury flavours like smoked meat and cocoa.