Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Riserva di Costasera" DOCG MASI
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2023 |
| Winery | MASI |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grapes | 70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta e 5% Molinara |
| Alcohol content | 15,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | MASI - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (VE) - Via Monteleone, 26 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Hard cheese, Pasta with meat sauce, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, mushroom risotto, wild game, Meat and game stew, Meat stewed |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Amarone |
The "Costasera" is considered in Valpolicella one of the best slopes, the one facing the sunset with vineyards overlooking the nearby Lake Garda. This splendid Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG "Costasera" is produced with the union of the typical grapes of the area; the most precious ones of Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Molinara, each of which gives its peculiarities to the wine. After the traditional drying, which lasts until February, the grapes are crushed and undergo a fermentation of about 45 days. The wine then matures for 40 months in 600-litre Slavonian oak barrels. A majestic, complex and elegant wine, suitable for long ageing in the cellar. The vinification foresees the use in a different percentage for the Corvina grapes that represent the base and are used for 70% of the blend, to which are added those of Rondinella for 15%, those of Oseleta for 10%, and those of Molinara for 5%.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Riserva di Costasera" DOCG's features
The aspect evidenced by the organoleptic analysis, this wine has an intense ruby red color. The bouquet is elegant and opens with intense aromas of ripe red fruit and spirit combined with delicate notes of cocoa and cinnamon. The taste on the palate is characterized by a strong and enveloping body, with silky tannins and a lively acidity that gives balance and pleasantness. Extremely persistent, with the finish reminiscent of marasca cherry and cinnamon.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
The "Riserva di Costasera" label of Masi represents the commitment that the company gives to its wines, the most valuable ones. This bottle of sumptuous red is to be combined with red meat, game and mature cheeses. The optimal serving temperature is 18ºC.
