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The normal bottle price is £24 but Vineyard Partners pay just £18 saving £6 a bottle. You will get this lovely ‘thank you’ saving every year for as long as you remain a partner.
Il Corto is the prized top vineyard of Paolo and Anna Rita Masi’s third-generation family estate, Fattoria di Basciano. It was founded over a century ago in the superior Rufina area of Chianti, by Paolo’s grandfather, who won a Gold in 1929. When Paolo took over in 1990, he loved the wines, but knew that he could make them even better. Over the last 30+ years, he’s made many improvements – from replanting vineyards to fine tuning in the cellar. The result has been many awards, right across the range, including praise for their great value. Only very small production, Vigna Il Corto is Paolo’s pinnacle of winemaking.
The wine:
From the Il Corto vineyard, Paolo makes their magnificent, award-winning red of the same name. It’s largely Sangiovese, as you’d expect in this Chianti enclave, with a 10% portion of intense Cabernet Sauvignon. Small production, handpicking, ageing in small French oak barriques … all the methods lavished on this intense, barrel-matured red.
How can you help?
Sign up for an annual case of Paolo Masi’s flagship Vigna Il Corto reserved largely for Vineyard Partners. Support this beautiful family estate, up in the Tuscan hills and see how Paolo strives to improve quality every vintage. It’s a great wine to enjoy on its release (always 3 years after vintage) or, even better, with further cellaring. As a Vineyard Partner you'll get regular updates, you can visit the estate – virtually or for real – and even stay there in their renovated Guard's Tower.
FREE immediate delivery of your first Vineyard Partner case of Il Corto.
There's the same big SAVING on your case every year you choose to take it. Delivery each year is in June.
There’s no obligation – you decide each year if you wish to take the case; you can cancel at any time.
Through the year we will send you updates from Paolo and Anna Rita Masi.
Visit the vineyard, meet the family and taste the wines direct from barrel.
Exclusive offers each year on special bottles most customers won't hear about.
Enjoy special events and wine tours.
As with all wines, you have our 100% guarantee, love the wine or your money back ... but with this special Vineyard Partner, we're certain you'll be delighted.
Please note: By taking up this offer, you authorise us to deduct the price of your future Vineyard Partner orders from the credit/debit card you used to pay for your first case. Each year you will receive a notification when your latest release is ready to ship as well as confirmation of the price.
