The Winery Masciarelli of Abruzzo

Winery Masciarelli
The winery offers 32 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 13 of the estates of Abruzzo.
It is located in Abruzzo

The Winery Masciarelli is one of the world's great estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in of Abruzzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Nestled in the picturesque region of Abruzzo in Italy, the Masciarelli Estate proudly spans nearly 300 hectares of vineyards. Spread over 40 different plots, scattered among the verdant hills and steep valleys, the estate is a gem in the Italian wine industry. The Masciarelli Estate was founded by Gianni Masciarelli, a pioneer in winemaking in Abruzzo, who invested in the potential of the local terroir at a time when few businesses were doing so. Today, his wife Marina Cvetic is continuing his legacy, ensuring respect for the environment and the production of quality wines. Here, the care of the vineyard is an absolute priority. The meticulous work in the vineyard is reflected in the wines produced. Wines from the Masciarelli Estate are renowned for their purity, complexity, and expressiveness. Most of them are primarily made from Montepulciano and Trebbiano, the traditional grape varieties of the Abruzzo region. The Masciarelli Estate is proud of its environmentally friendly wine-making techniques. It favors sustainable practices such as pruning and organic farming, thus limiting the environmental footprint of the operation. The estate's efforts to maintain these practices have been recognized by various environmental certifications. Visiting the Masciarelli Estate is not only about tasting exceptional wines, but also enjoying a spectacular setting. The impressive panoramas of the mountains, olive groves, and vineyards offer a true sensory feast. In addition, visitors can discover the fabulous history of this vineyard through guided tours that take them through the vineyards, cellars, and winemaking facilities. The Masciarelli Estate is more than just a wine producer.

Top Winery Masciarelli wines

Looking for the best Winery Masciarelli wines in Abruzzo among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Masciarelli wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Masciarelli wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Masciarelli

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Masciarelli

How Winery Masciarelli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, seafood lasagna or old-fashioned pork roll.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Masciarelli

On the nose the red wine of Winery Masciarelli. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Masciarelli. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Masciarelli

  • 1995With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1966With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Masciarelli.

  • Montepulciano
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Abruzzo

Abruzzo is an Italian wine region located on the eastern (Adriatic) coast. Its immediate neighbors in CentralItaly are Marche to the North, Lazio to the west and southwest and Molise to the southeast. Abruzzo has one DOCG - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane - and three DOC wine appellations. The reds and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, as well as the white wine appellation Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by the lesser-known Controguerra.

The region's star varieties are the native red Montepulciano and white Trebbiano. The supporting cast is made up of a few international varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and indigenous varieties such as Sangiovese, Passerina, Pecorino and Cococciola. The usual Maturation process for Abruzzo wine is in oak. However, Montepulciano Cerasuolo is aged in stainless steel.

The top white wines of Winery Masciarelli

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Masciarelli

How Winery Masciarelli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spinach cannelloni, quiche lorraine or baked vegetable chips.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Masciarelli

On the nose the white wine of Winery Masciarelli. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Masciarelli. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Masciarelli

  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.05/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Masciarelli.

  • Trebbiano
  • Trebbiano D'Abruzzo
  • Chardonnay
  • Malvasia
  • Pecorino
  • Montepulciano

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

The top pink wines of Winery Masciarelli

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Masciarelli

How Winery Masciarelli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, veal or pork such as recipes of express couscous in a pressure cooker, roast veal orloff or pork roll with tomato sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Masciarelli

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Masciarelli. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Masciarelli

  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.62/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Masciarelli.

  • Montepulciano

The word of the wine: Sweet

Wine with a slightly sickening sweetness.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Masciarelli

Planning a wine route in the of Abruzzo? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Masciarelli.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.