Matasci Vini

A history spanning four generations and a great culture of hospitality

A family-run winery that has been in business since 1921. Over a hundred years, the passion for wine passed on from generation to generation has turned into the oenological art of extracting and processing all the genuine value of the splendid hillside vineyards surrounding the Lake Maggiore region.

Experience, dedication and attention to detail are the basic ingredients of Matasci Vini. The main grape variety is Merlot, combined in its various expressive potential to obtain wines that reflect the identity and beauty of the Canton of Ticino. This is a company made up of people with the distinctive trait of having invested in the culture of hospitality with a diversified offer thanks to the customisation of spaces. Located on the ground floor, in a large, light-filled room covering an area of around 400 square metres, the sales outlet displays a wide range of wines of different origins in addition to the house Merlots. The Caveau Ticino wine shop, on the other hand, contains, like a treasure chest, the Canton's excellent wines, with a selection of 300 labels from 70 producers that give a representative image of our 'terroir' with its four wine-growing regions. 

 

Fratelli Matasci SA

Via Verbano 6

6598 Tenero

Locarnese

WINE-SHOP OPENING HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:00 / 13:30-18:00
Saturday: 9:00-17:00 

 
 
Matasci Vini

A diversified offer thanks to the customisation of the spaces: an exclusive Wine Store and Wine Shop dedicated to the territory, the Wine Museum, the Matasci Arte Gallery and the historic Villa Jelmini.  

 
 
 
 

Merlot grapes, vinified in red, rosé and white, make up 90-95% of production. The world-famous 'Selezione d'Ottobre', which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, has had the credit of opening the doors to Ticino's Merlot beyond the Alps.

 
 
 
 

GENEROSO WINE
Merlot Ticino DOC

  • Grape variety
    Merlot del Ticino from hilly area

    Vinification
    Traditional with prolonged maceration on the skins

    Serving temperature
    Stirring at 18° C

    Awards
    Silver Medal Mondial du Merlot 2022

  • Ruby red colour tending towards garnet. The nose is variegated with notes reminiscent of small red fruits and hints of Mediterranean scrub and sweet spices. On the palate it is warm and enveloping and has a good tannic charge.

  • Pasta with meat sauce, red meat, roast kid, cheese

 

Terra Matta
Merlot Ticino DOC

  • Grape variety
    Merlot from selected vineyards in the Mendrisiotto area  

    Vinification
    Traditional with prolonged maceration on the skins 

    Serving temperature
    Mix at 18° C

    Awards
    Silver Medal Mondial du Merlot 2022 

    Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2023 Gold Medal

  • Intense bright red colour with purple hues. The nose is reminiscent of black berry fruits such as cassis and blackberries. On the palate it is a wine where density and richness are well matched by a decisive nerve and a dense tannic texture.

  • Hearty first courses, red meats, alpine cheeses.

Fillet steak with herbs, shank cooked at low temperature, sweetbreads in Vallemaggia bread, morel stuffed with calf's liver mousse, baby greens, Ascona red polenta balls and red port ristretto

 

SIRIO BARRIQUE
Merlot Ticino DOC

  • Grape variety
    Merlot from selected Ticino vineyards

    Vinification
    Traditional with prolonged maceration on the skins. Maturation in French oak barriques for 12 months

    Serving temperature
    Stir at 18°C

    Awards
    Gold Medal Mondial du Merlot 2022 

  • Dark red colour. On the nose, evident 'woody' notes reveal a nice fruitiness. A wine with a solid structure, with well-presented tannins and a long finish.

  • Roast kid, red meat, game birds

Ticino merlot risotto with luganighetta nostrana

 

CENT Cuvée del Centenario
Merlot Ticino DOC 

  • Grape variety
    Carefully selected Merlot grapes vinified separately

    Vinification
    Soft processing of the grapes followed by long maceration. Blending and subsequent ageing for 18 months in barriques

    Serving temperature
    Stir at 18°C

    Awards
    Gold Medal Mondial du Merlot 2022 

    Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2023 Gold Medal

    La Sélection 2023 Gold Medal

  • Intense ruby red colour with a hint of garnet reflections. Intensity and clarity of aromas on the nose, where ripe aromas of small black fruits (cassis and blackberry) stand out. Elegance, finesse and intensity anticipate a finish that offers a persistent pleasantness.

  • It goes well with tender cuts of beef or venison with a mushroom coat, lamb gigot, braised Merlot, cheeses from our alpine pastures.

Pumpkin and Zincarlin Dumplings

Visits and Tastings

They can be made daily at the wine shop. No reservation or minimum number of participants is required and they are free of charge.

 

WINERY TOUR WITH TASTING:
The tour of Matasci Cellars extends to the Wine Museum and Villa Jelmini and ends with a tasting of Matasci wines. April through the end of October, Wednesdays 10 a.m. and Fridays 2 p.m. By reservation.
Cost Chf 15.--p.p.

WINERY TOUR WITH TASTING FOR GROUPS:
Minimum 8 people
. Different formulas are offered.

 
 

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