Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Costasera 2020 Masi

The Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG is a full-bodied red wine produced in the Valpolicella Classica region. This blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes offers a balance of freshness and smoothness. The grapes, dried on bamboo racks, impart notes of cooked fruit, plums, and cherries, with elegant hints of coffee and cocoa. Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses, it is a symbol of the aristocracy of Italian reds.

What type of wine is it

The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Costasera is a red wine produced by Masi. This wine is made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. It stands out for its complex structure and the balance between freshness and smoothness, making it a symbol of Italian winemaking.

Where does it come from

The production area is the Valpolicella Classica, near Lake Garda. The vineyards benefit from a favorable climate, with prolonged exposure to the sun and reflective light from the lake, allowing for optimal maturity of the grapes.

How is it produced

The production process involves manual harvesting of the grapes, which are then dried on bamboo racks during the winter. This method concentrates sugars and aromas. After fermentation, the wine ages for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, with part of it in barrique.

Tasting notes

The tasting notes reveal an intense ruby red color. On the nose, there is a bouquet of cooked fruit, plums, and cherries. On the palate, hints of coffee and cocoa provide elegance and refinement.

Food pairing

The Amarone Costasera pairs perfectly with red meats, roasted game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses. A traditional dish that enhances its flavor is braised beef in red wine.

When to serve

This wine is ideal to enjoy young but can be stored for a few years. The optimal consumption window is within 5-10 years from the harvest, for the best appreciation of its characteristics.