Maso Furli — Passione Vino

Marco Zanoni: Mr Precision.

Lavis – Maso Furli represents one of the smallest vine growers in the region of Trentino, with the term “Maso” indicating a rural house with its surrounding land. This azienda agricola produces between 15,000 and 17,000 bottles a year, obtained from 4 hectares of vineyards at an altitude that ranges between 290 mt asl and 440 mt asl. In 2002, the owner Marco Zanoni, managed for the first time to press white grapes in total absence of oxygen using more affordable techniques that enables the winemaker to preserve freshness and fruit flavour. Such method was eventually honoured a brevet with the help of his friend Mario Pojer. This marked an important step in wine-making since it can now be taken on board by medium and even small wineries.

Incrocio Manzoni – Agronomist Master and visionary Professor Manzoni , in 1920’s imbreeded a grape on its own: Incrocio Manzoni, A crossing between Pinot Bianco and Riesling Renano, well-suited to the cool growing conditions.

The wines

Sauvignon Trentino DOC – 2017

100% Sauvignon Blanc• Vines Average Age 15 years • Altitude 220 – 440 mt asl • West Exposure • clay-volcanic and partly rocky soil • pressing in absence of oxygen and sulphur dioxide • 50% fermented in 20hl barrels and 50% fermented in steel vats • 8 months maturation in 20hl barrels and steel vats with batonage • 6 months bottle fining

Chardonnay Trentino DOC – 2017

100% Chardonnay• Vines Average Age 20 years • Altitude 300 mt asl • Exposure South - South East • clay-volcanic and partly rocky soil • pressing in absence of oxygen and sulphur dioxide • 30% fermented in stainless steel vats and 70% fermented in oak • 6 months bottle fining

Manzoni Bianco Dolomiti IGT – 2016

100% Manzoni Bianco• Vines Age over 15 years • Altitude 300 m asl • Exposure South / South East • clay-volcanic and partly rocky soil • pressing in absence of oxygen and sulphur dioxide • 100% fermented in stainless steel • 6 months bottle fining

Gewürztraminer Trentino DOC – 2017

100% Traminer• Vines Average Age 15 years • Altitude 300m asl • Exposure South - South East • maily rocky, “arenaria”- soil with small part of clay • pressing in absence of oxygen and sulphur dioxide • fermented in stainless steel vats • 8 months maturation on its lees in stainless steel vats with batonage • 6 months bottle fining