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Newly opened since the end of June 2021: The Masi Wine Bar Munich

250 Years of MASI WINES: Masi Celebrates Anniversary | Almost 1.5 years ago I told you about the Munich new opening MASI WINE BAR presented in the Campari House. Since mid-2021, you can enjoy both great premium wines from the leading Amarone producer in Valpolicella, as well as high-quality Italian cuisine – always in harmony with first-class wines.

This year, the company Masi, founded in 1772, celebrates its 250th wine harvest – a reason to take another look at the company's history, to open a Masi wine from 1997 – an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico – on site and to get to know the new menu of the MASI WINE BAR Munich.

MASI Anniversary: The 250th Wine Harvest of Masi

Masi is the leading Amarone producer from Valpolicella and has always passionately represented the values of Veneto. As early as 1772, the Boscaini family began acquiring valuable vineyard sites in the small valley of "Vaio dei Masi" in Valpolicella, developing and cultivating historic wineries. Together, the present-day Masi wineries and bars form the "Masi Wine Experience"—places for meeting and enjoyment.

The finest Italian wines from Masi – white, rosé or red – can all be tasted by the glass.

For generations, and now in its seventh generation, the Boscaini family has dedicated itself to cultivating grapes, vinifying them, and marketing the wine. Masi is now celebrating 250 years of family history, marking 250 harvests and 250 years of experience in wine and winemaking. A joyous occasion to visit the MASI WINE BAR (again, for me).

The MASI WINE BAR in Munich

Everyone is welcome at the stylish MASI WINE BAR – both in the cozy interior and on the tranquil courtyard terrace. Whether you simply want to enjoy and discover excellent wines, or experience a full dinner with wine pairings with your companion, you'll always be in good hands at Masi. It doesn't matter if you're already an experienced wine connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of premium wines. The staff will be happy to assist you and advise you on your food and drink selections.

The finest culinary delights on your plate and in your glass at Masi Wine Bar Munich

Since its opening, a lot has changed at MASI WINE BAR Munich – and the well-curated menu now boasts impressive new highlights. A leisurely meal there is worthwhile for several reasons – not least because MASI WINE BAR places great emphasis on excellent wine recommendations and food pairings. So, the best approach is to first decide which wine you'd like to enjoy, and you'll receive a corresponding selection of dishes.

The menu is divided into "Aperitifs and Starters", "Soups, Pasta and Risotto", "Meat, Fish and Vegetables", as well as "Side Dishes" and "Desserts". The entire menu of the MASI WINE BAR Munich You can view it here.

My tip: Take your time for your visit, relax in the wine bar, and ideally sample several wines from the extensive list. Ask for recommendations and take advantage of the glass tastings – over 50 wines on the list are served in 0.1l glasses. Also, come with some room so you can enjoy the fantastic wine and food pairings. Be sure to try the risotto!

Risotto with Amarone Costasera wine and Monte Veronese cheese, accompanied by Masi Campofiorin in a glass

Vajo dei Masi – Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

To celebrate the 250th harvest of Masi's grapes, Raffaele Boscaini opened a 1997 "Vajo dei Masi – Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Denominazione di Origine Controllata" as part of the anniversary event. This wine, made from the Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, and Molinara grape varieties, comes from the Vaio Masi vineyard, located near the ridge between Marano and Negrar, in a hilly area. The terraced vineyards are supported by the typical dry stone walls known as "marogne" and by natural grassy slopes.

The wine was produced in a year with a particularly dry and cold winter, an abrupt temperature rise in March, and no rainfall in August and September. As a result, it matured a week earlier, on October 6, 1997.

The 1997 „Vajo dei Masi“

A fantastic wine that brings great joy to taste! Boasting an ideal sugar content, excellent concentration, and a deep red color, its grapes are dried on bamboo mats in Torbe's drying facility – a process enhanced by the low humidity, minimal fog, and ideal temperature fluctuations. The grapes are pressed, destemmed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine's maturation and aging are carried out in a very special way, as it is intended for release 25 years later, to mark the 250th anniversary. An initial aging phase of approximately four years in wooden barrels took place from 1998 to 2002; this was followed by aging in fully filled stainless steel tanks and bottling in May 2022.

An exceptional vintage, one of the best of the 20th century in Valpolicella. Try it, for example, at the MASI WINE BAR in Munich.

The brand new Masi podcast

To mark the 250th wine harvest, Masi is launching his own podcast called „Buon tempo! 250 years of Masi„"The eight-part podcast series tells the story of the winery, the wines, and the Boscaini family, the 'Masi' family. You can listen to the English podcast on the website as well as on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts Connect, Spreaker, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. A new episode is released every two weeks.".

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HARD FACTS / CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Masi Wine Bar Munich Maximilianstrasse 40, 80539 Munich

Details: Enjoy the best Italian wines from the „Masi Wine Experience“ at the MASI WINE BAR Munich,
All wines can be ordered by the glass; after selecting the wines, a suitable dish/menu will be recommended.

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Opening hours: Monday – Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm

Contact via telephone: 08923032565

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