Costasera Riserva Amarone 2015

Amarone is made using the ancient '"appassimento" (partial grape drying) method in use since Roman times. At the end of September/beginning of October the best bunches from the hillside vineyards are picked and laid out on traditional bamboo racks (“arele”) in special lofts where the natural drying process takes place.

Hillside vineyards belonging to Masi on slopes facing the sunset (west/southwest) in historic Amarone production locations of the Valpolicella Classico area (the communes of Marano, Negrar, Sant' Ambrogio and San Pietro in Cariano). Loose red soil on Eocene limestone and tight packed red soil on basalt.

Thick, deep, ruby red in colour. Elegant and intense aromas of ripe berry fruit, accompanied by delicate hints of cocoa and cinnamon. Firm and full bodied structure on the palate, with silky tannins, smooth alcohol and a refreshing acidity to give balance and measure. Very long on the finish with tastes of marasca cherries and cinnamon. 94 Points - James Suckling

A majestic, complex and elegant wine. It has great ageing potential. Good with red meat, game and mature cheeses. Excellent finale to a meal. Serve at 18°C.