Lazaro Garganega 2022

Overview

Lazaro Garganega 2022 is a natural white wine made from 100% Garganega, cultivated on calcareous soils in the Vicenza hills. With only 3,000 bottles produced, this wine represents one of the most elegant and profound expressions of Garganega, thanks to Masiero’s artisanal and natural approach. The long maceration and aging in noble materials such as ash wood and marble give structure, complexity, and a unique aromatic character, making it a rich, harmonious, and authentic wine.

History of the wine

The name Lazaro evokes rebirth and vitality, central concepts for Masiero and the project of enhancing local grape varieties. The Garganega vineyards, planted in 1990, reflect foresight in cultivating native varieties on calcareous soils. Lazaro Garganega 2022 was born from the balance of tradition and innovation in the winery, creating a natural white wine capable of surprising with depth and finesse.

Vineyard philosophy

The Garganega vineyards are hand-managed according to biodynamic principles, with minimal interventions that respect the rhythms of nature. Manual harvesting ensures only the healthiest clusters are selected, preserving integrity and freshness. The calcareous soil contributes elegant acidity and refined mineral notes, highlighting the authentic character of Garganega and delivering a full, vibrant fruit.

Cellar approach

After destemming, the grapes undergo a three-month maceration in cement, following spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in ash wood barrels. Aging is completed in a marble vat, enhancing minerality, complexity, and freshness. No fining or filtration is performed, ensuring Lazaro 2022 reaches the glass in its most intact and natural form, true to Masiero’s philosophy.

Tasting notes and pairings

Lazaro 2022 shows a bright golden yellow color. On the nose, notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, ripe citrus, subtle floral hints, and minerality emerge. On the palate, it is round, enveloping, and persistent, with vibrant acidity that adds freshness and balance. The finish is long and harmonious, ideal with seafood starters, delicate first courses, fresh cheeses, and traditional Vicenza cuisine.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Masiero

• Vintage: 2022

• Grape variety: Garganega 100%

• Soil: Calcareous

• Vineyard planted: 1990

• Bottles produced: 3,000

• Harvest: Manual

• Vinification: Destemming, 3-month maceration in cement, spontaneous fermentation in ash wood barrels

• Aging: Marble vat

• Fining/Filtration: None

• Format: 0.75 l

• Alcohol: 12% vol. (approx.)

• Contains sulfites

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Masiero – Azienda Agricola

Overview

Masiero is a family-run winery in the heart of Vicenza that embodies the belief that agriculture can truly preserve the land. Rooted in biodynamics and respect for nature, the estate is dedicated to native and historic varieties such as Tai Rosso, Garganega (once called Dorona), and Pinot Grigio Ramato. Each bottle reflects volcanic soils, experimentation, and a deep connection to tradition and territory.

The history of Masiero

The story began in the early 2000s, when Franco Masiero planted his first row of Merlot. What started as a pastime soon turned into Verdugo, a wine that transparently reveals both volcanic terroir and family passion. In 2015, together with his wife Francesca and daughter Giulia, Franco began a new project to restore an old vineyard in Sant’Urbano, on soils of marl and volcanic rock. This land rekindled their love for the area’s ancient grape varieties, with Tai Rosso being its centennial soul.

Vineyard philosophy

In the vineyard, everything revolves around balance, the core principle of biodynamics. Human intervention always follows the needs of nature, guided by the biodynamic calendar, which takes into account the influence of celestial rhythms. Pruning, green pruning, and harvesting are carried out by hand, while copper and sulfur treatments are applied using a lightweight crawler tractor to avoid soil compaction. No synthetic chemicals are ever used.

Work in the cellar

In the winery, the same principles apply: no selected yeasts, no added sulfur, no temperature control, and no chemical additives. The wines are guided through spontaneous fermentation and natural evolution, reflecting the singularity of each vintage. Cleanliness and precision ensure that the fruit’s authenticity remains untouched, while experimentation with new materials meets the rediscovery of ancient methods.

Identity of the wines

Masiero wines are alive, expressive, and unrepeatable, a direct expression of the land and the year that shaped them. They combine authenticity, innovation, and heritage, giving voice to Vicenza’s volcanic terroir and its forgotten grapes.