Riserva di Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico docg Masi 2017

The Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Costasera by Masi is the result of the authoritative mastery of the drying technique of Masi. Complex and aristocratic red wine, it is made with a blend of native grapes of Valpolicella, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinare and Oseleta, grown in vineyards overlooking Lake Garda taking advantage of its light and its microclimate. When the bunches are perfectly ripe they are harvested by hand and left to dry on bamboo racks for about 120 days. An aging in noble woods for at least three years follows. The Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Costasera is a point of reference for Italian Amarones. It shows a very deep and intense dark red color. The nose reveals a large and complex bouquet, with sensations of overripe red fruit, cooked fruit on a background of sweet spices, cloves and cinnamon. On the palate it is well structured and persuasive, with a pleasant freshness and silky tannins. With a long and dry finish, the Amarone Riserva Costasera by Masi is perfect to drink in combination with roasted or braised red meats, game and aged cheeses. Wine with excellent aging potential, It is best enjoyed at the meal.

Masi represents one of the most important and well-known Italian winemaking reality in the world. Company that has been run by the Boscaini family since 7 generations, its history begins in 1772, the date of the first harvest in the prestigious vineyards of the "Vajo dei Masi", in the heart of the Classic Valpolicella region. Thanks to the historical heritage consisted of exceptional vineyards and native vines, thanks to the knowledge and constant innovation of drying grapes technique, Masi produces unique and majestic wines. The Masi Winery is currently managed by a technical group chaired by Sandro Boscaini, who by combining tradition with the innovation and the most modern techniques, has helped to make Amarone known throughout the world and to recover ancient native Veronese vines such as Oseletta. Masi also owns two extensive organically managed vineyards: Poderi del Bello in Tuscany and Masi Tupungato in Argentina.