Costasera Amarone 2019

Amarone is the product of a winemaking method the Ancient Romans knew called "appassimento" and involving grape drying. 28-30 months with 80% aged in Slavonian oak barrels of 40-80 hl and 20% in small Allier and Slavonian oak barrels (40% new, 30% second usage, 30% third usage). The wine is then bottle-aged for a minimum of 4 months.

From Masi’s hillside vineyards on west and south-west facing slopes in the historic Valpolicella Classico communes of Marano, Negrar, S.Ambrogio and San Pietro in Cariano. The soil is friable red limestone with cretaceous period marl.

Bright, opaque ruby red. Rich and enveloping on the nose with aromas of baked fruit, particularly cherries and plums, accompanied by sweet spices with hints of powdered coffee. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate. Excellent balance of acidity and soft tannins. Fine alcohol level. Very long with a rich, fruity finish.

Amarone is a full-bodied wine for grilled or roasted red meats, game, and strong tasty cheeses, such as parmesan. Famous as a “wine for meditation”, it is a great after-dinner drink. Recommended drinking temperature 20°C (68° F).