Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
マジ コスタセーラ アマローネ・デッラ・ヴァルポリチェッラ・クラシコ
Masi Agricola
Corvina · Rondinella · Molinara
About this wine
Masi's benchmark Amarone, from the classical Valpolicella zone, an approachable but complex expression of Amarone showing cherry, spice, and velvet tannins.
This is a bold, full-bodied wine with intense fruit flavors; it is perfect for those who enjoy rich, powerful reds with a smooth, lingering finish.
Sommelier's Note
"This is an absolute masterpiece of the Veneto — experience its unparalleled depth and structural integrity at least once in your life."
Food Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with red meats, game, and aged cheeses. It also complements rich, savory dishes like braised beef or truffle-infused risotto.
When to drink it
Ideal for special celebrations, formal dinners, or as a meditative wine to be enjoyed slowly by the fireplace.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥7,000-10,000
Terroir & Winemaking
The grapes undergo a natural drying process (appassimento) on bamboo racks until late January. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures, followed by aging for at least 24 months in a combination of Slavonian oak barrels and Allier barriques, ensuring structural balance and aromatic depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- It tastes like concentrated dark cherries, dried plums, chocolate, and warm spices.
- What food should I pair it with?
- It pairs best with hearty red meats, game, and aged hard cheeses.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- It is ready to drink now but will continue to evolve beautifully for 15 to 20 years from the vintage.
- What is appassimento and why does it matter?
- Appassimento is the drying of harvested grapes to concentrate sugars and flavors — it is what gives Amarone its legendary richness and power.
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