Magnum 1,5 Liters Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Costasera" DOCG In Wooden Box MASI
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2023 |
| Winery | MASI |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valppolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grapes | 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella e 5% Molinara. |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 150cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | MASI - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (VE) - Via Monteleone, 26 |
| Bottle size | Magnum |
| Combination | mushroom risotto, Pasta with meat sauce, wild game, Roast meat, Fillet with green pepper, Hard cheese, Pot roast, Meat stewed |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Amarone |
Born from authoritative knowledge and skills, which the Masi family can boast especially in the technique of drying and vinification of grapes. Along with the other great names in the wine, such as Barolo and Brunello, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG "Costasera", labelled Masi, represents the aristocracy of Italian reds. It owes its name to the orientation of the vineyards from which it comes, which watch the sunset towards Lake Garda. Proud, complex, majestic and exuberant. It is vinified as required by the strict disciplinary with Corvina grapes for 70%, Rondinella grapes for 25% and Molinara grapes for 5%.
Characteristics of this Amarone della Valpollicella Classico DOCG
The appearance of this wine is ruby red in color. The nose has a beautiful bouquet, rich and complex, composed of many flavors such as ripe berries, cooked plum, cherry and dried strawberry, tobacco, moka, nutmeg, licorice and cloves. The taste is sustained by the sip, characterized by a good tannic texture and long persistence.
Suggested pairings tasting Amarone "Costasera" from Masi Winery
A perfect wine with the second courses of tasty ground cuisine, is to be tried in combination with grilled or roasted red meats. The optimal serving temperature is 18-20ºC in a large glass that allows the wine to oxygenate.
