Masi Amarone Costasera 2009
This prestigious red wine originates from the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG in the Veneto region of Italy. The history of the Boscaini family, owners of Masi Agricola, began in 1772 with their first harvest in the 'Vaio dei Masi' valley. The winery's philosophy is defined by its unrivalled expertise in the 'appassimento' technique, a traditional method where grapes are dried on bamboo racks during winter to concentrate aromas and flavours. Costasera refers to the sunset-facing slopes in Valpolicella Classica, which benefit from extended daylight and a mild climate reflected from nearby Lake Garda.
Wine Description
The Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2009 presents a very dark ruby red colour. The sensory profile is rich and intense, featuring a nose of baked fruit, plums, and cherries with hints of coffee, cocoa, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, showcasing generous black cherry flavours alongside notes of raisin, chocolate, and baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. It is characterized by smooth, velvety tannins and a compelling intensity, followed by a long and pleasing finish. This blend is composed of the traditional varieties Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, and it has an ABV of 15%.
Vintage Quality
The 2009 vintage in Valpolicella is considered outstanding, with wines that have aged better than many experts initially predicted. A wet late winter was followed by a hot spring and a very hot summer, which provided the grapes with extraordinary depth and darkness while maintaining a surprising freshness and fruity character. Top winemakers successfully managed the harvest in late September to produce wines with elegant, well-structured profiles and significant aging potential.
This prestigious red wine originates from the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG in the Veneto region of Italy. The history of the Boscaini family, owners of Masi Agricola, began in 1772 with their first harvest in the 'Vaio dei Masi' valley. The winery's philosophy is defined by its unrivalled expertise in the 'appassimento' technique, a traditional method where grapes are dried on bamboo racks during winter to concentrate aromas and flavours. Costasera refers to the sunset-facing slopes in Valpolicella Classica, which benefit from extended daylight and a mild climate reflected from nearby Lake Garda.
Wine Description
The Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2009 presents a very dark ruby red colour. The sensory profile is rich and intense, featuring a nose of baked fruit, plums, and cherries with hints of coffee, cocoa, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, showcasing generous black cherry flavours alongside notes of raisin, chocolate, and baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. It is characterized by smooth, velvety tannins and a compelling intensity, followed by a long and pleasing finish. This blend is composed of the traditional varieties Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, and it has an ABV of 15%.
Vintage Quality
The 2009 vintage in Valpolicella is considered outstanding, with wines that have aged better than many experts initially predicted. A wet late winter was followed by a hot spring and a very hot summer, which provided the grapes with extraordinary depth and darkness while maintaining a surprising freshness and fruity character. Top winemakers successfully managed the harvest in late September to produce wines with elegant, well-structured profiles and significant aging potential.
Description
This prestigious red wine originates from the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG in the Veneto region of Italy. The history of the Boscaini family, owners of Masi Agricola, began in 1772 with their first harvest in the 'Vaio dei Masi' valley. The winery's philosophy is defined by its unrivalled expertise in the 'appassimento' technique, a traditional method where grapes are dried on bamboo racks during winter to concentrate aromas and flavours. Costasera refers to the sunset-facing slopes in Valpolicella Classica, which benefit from extended daylight and a mild climate reflected from nearby Lake Garda.
Wine Description
The Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2009 presents a very dark ruby red colour. The sensory profile is rich and intense, featuring a nose of baked fruit, plums, and cherries with hints of coffee, cocoa, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, showcasing generous black cherry flavours alongside notes of raisin, chocolate, and baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. It is characterized by smooth, velvety tannins and a compelling intensity, followed by a long and pleasing finish. This blend is composed of the traditional varieties Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, and it has an ABV of 15%.
Vintage Quality
The 2009 vintage in Valpolicella is considered outstanding, with wines that have aged better than many experts initially predicted. A wet late winter was followed by a hot spring and a very hot summer, which provided the grapes with extraordinary depth and darkness while maintaining a surprising freshness and fruity character. Top winemakers successfully managed the harvest in late September to produce wines with elegant, well-structured profiles and significant aging potential.
