Basciano I Pini

I Pini represents a perfect match for any grilled meats such as Steak Fiorentina, game stews and seasoned cheeses. It will also pair very well with rich pasta dishes and should finally be gently and meditatively sipped at the end of supper.

The Masi family has been making wine for three generations. It currently produces a wide range of wines (white, rose, red and dessert) from a variety of grapes all of which come from vineyards owned by the family in Rufina ("Fattoria di Basciano") and from other long-established vineyards situated around Rufina (except for the "Bianco Vergine Valdichiana"). Currently, Paolo Masi carries out the family's philosophy of producing excellent quality/price related wines. Paolo emphasizes the long term relationship of cooperation with each grower. He consults with them in the vineyard to obtain the highest quality and will pay higher prices for lower yields in the interest of better wine.

I Pini completes its malolactic fermentation in the weeks following the racking and is then aged in oak barrels for about 14 months. Before its release, it matures in bottles for at least six months.

The three varieties are fermented separately and left to macerate in contact with the skins for 25 days. The wines are then assembled into the final blend before going into barrel.

The Masi family has been making wine for three generations. It currently produces a wide range of wines (white rose red and dessert) from a variety of grapes all of which come from vineyards owned by the family in Rufina (Fattoria di Basciano) and from other long-established vineyards situated around Rufina (except for the Bianco Vergine Valdichiana). Currently Paolo Masi carries out the family's philosophy of producing excellent quality/price related wines. Paolo emphasizes the long term relationship of cooperation with each grower. He consults with them in the vineyard to obtain the highest quality and will pay higher prices for lower yields in the interest of better wine.