Masi Brolo di Campofiorin, Italy, 2006 + 9 pc Collezione Italiana

This Corvina blend from Veneto pours a deep, ruby red color, sending wafts baked plums and vanilla through your nasal passages. The well integrated tannins dance with the sweetness of the chocolate, yet a touch of spice peeks through the finish— a perfect pair for our sweet and savory Collezione Italiana. Sip the wine alongside the bittersweet Rooster truffle: Taleggio cheese, walnuts, Tahitian vanilla bean and dark chocolate. The perfect gift for the sophisticated connoisseur! Each box includes 9 truffles, a bottle of hand-selected wine, tasting notes and pairing suggestions.

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A MUST TRY…the Rooster truffle
The creation of the Rooster truffle was a true labor of love…one that brought me to the dawn of many a sunrise. A truffle of cheese + chocolate deserves a wine that does its essence justice. Taleggio is a soft, creamy cheese with a rosy, inedible rind, pale yellow interior and buttery, slightly salty flavor. We blend fresh taleggio into the dark chocolate ganache of our Rooster truffle which imparts a unique flavor that cannot be matched to just any wine. This Italian Barbaresco is certainly up to the task – aromas of black cherry and violet develop in the mouth and finish with a touch of anise, spice and strong tannins. Follow the guided Rooster tasting inside the box, interspersed with sips of wine. Here's to an eternal life of wine + chocolate!"

–Katrina

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This unique wine is made from a combination of Corvina grapes (usually 70% or more) and other local varietals (commonly Rondinella and Molinara). The production technique is Masi's personal interpretation of an ancient vinification system used in Valpolicella and known locally as "refermentation." Following the normal fermentation process, the wine is then fermented a second time on dried Corvina grapes, with concentrated sugars. This second step gives the wine complex aromas and flavors, and the fermentation is allowed to complete (meaning the wine is dry, not sweet). Masi was the first producer to use this "ripasso" process, which is gaining popularity in the region. Wines in this style are sometimes referred to as "Super Venetian."

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