Masi Agricola
Amarone della Valpolicella CL RIS Costasera 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, 5% Molinara |
| Aging | Minimum 3 years of ageing in noble woods (oak barrels) |
- Name and vintage: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2019
- Blend grapes: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 10%, Molinara 5%
- Vinification and ageing: dried on bamboo racks, 36 months in oak
- Aromatic profile: cherry jam, plum, cinnamon, roasted coffee and bitter cocoa
- Serving and pairings: 18-20 °C, 1 hour decanting; red meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Costasera by Masi is a structured and elegant red wine. This blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Oseleta reveals a deep and complex profile, unveiling an intense and rich bouquet of stewed fruit, cherry jam, cinnamon and roasted coffee. On the palate, the fullness of the fruit merges with bitter cocoa notes in a long and satisfying finish. Excellent as a meditation wine, it pairs superbly with game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
It originates from the hills of Gargagnago, in the heart of the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico area. The region boasts soil rich in fresh humus and varying altitudes, ideal for defining the precise aromatic identity of the grapes. The eastern exposure ensures a slow and gradual ripening, essential for organoleptic balance. These vineyards develop a high concentration of resveratrol, a valuable antioxidant that further enhances the characteristics of this territorial blend.
How it is produced
Production is based on drying on bamboo racks, a practice that dehydrates the bunches, concentrating the aromas through rigorous over-ripening. The subsequent fermentation is carried out to preserve the integrity of the original aromas. Ageing takes place for thirty-six months in oak barrels: a rest in noble woods that gives the wine a solid and persistent structure, ensuring a defined tannic texture and an extraordinary capacity to evolve over time.
History and Curiosities
Born from the historic legacy of the Masi winery, whose origins date back to 1772, this proud Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is produced on the renowned hills of Gargagnago, in the heart of Veneto. The excellence of the 2019 vintage stems from the skilful combination of modern fermentation techniques and the ancient art of drying grapes on bamboo racks. A majestic red with enveloping aromas, its high concentration of antioxidant resveratrol is monitored by the University of Parma, resulting in a wine awarded 94 points by critics.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1772
- Oenologist: Gruppo Tecnico Masi
- Bottles produced: 3.950.000
- Hectares: 560
Masi produces first-class wines primarily from native grape varieties, using traditional methods that embody sustainability and continuous technological innovation. With more than two hundred and fifty vintages behind it, Masi has been owned since its inception by the Boscaini family, which today runs the company with the sixth, seventh and eighth generations. Read more
| Name | Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Costasera 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, 5% Molinara |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Masi Agricola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the historic legacy of the Masi winery, whose origins date back to 1772, this proud Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is produced on the renowned hills of Gargagnago, in the heart of Veneto. The excellence of the 2019 vintage stems from the skilful combination of modern fermentation techniques and the ancient art of drying grapes on bamboo racks. A majestic red with enveloping aromas, its high concentration of antioxidant resveratrol is monitored by the University of Parma, resulting in a wine awarded 94 points by critics. |
| Origin | Gargagnago di Valpolicella (Verona) |
| Soil composition | Soil rich in natural, fresh humus |
| Production technique | Traditional drying of the grapes with over-ripening on bamboo racks, followed by advanced fermentation and ageing in oak barrels |
| Wine making | Traditional appassimento of the grapes with overripening on bamboo racks, followed by fermentation using advanced methods; a modular approach combining traditional and modern techniques with modern preservation systems; minimum ageing of 3 years in fine wood (oak barrels). |
| Aging | Minimum 3 years of ageing in noble woods (oak barrels) |
| Total acidity | 6.25 gr/L |
| PH | 3.65 |
| Residual sugar | 10.2 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 37.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |