Country: Italy Region: Veneto Varietal: Corvina / Molinara / Rondinella Blend Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Masi Description: Amarone is a unique wine due to its origin, ancient grape varieties and production method (vinification of grapes that have been semi-dried for 3-4 months on bamboo racks). Masi's Costasera Amarone expresses a particular majesty and complexity and is one of the best loved examples around. Ideal with red meats, game and mature cheeses. An excellent wine for the end of the meal and for ageing. Ageing Potential: 10 Years Tasting Note: Proud, majestic, complex and exuberant: this is Masi's gentle giant. A benchmark for the Amarone category, which, together with Barolo and Brunello, makes up the aristocracy of the Italian wine world.The product of Masi's unrivalled expertise in the appassimento technique, whereby traditional grapes for the Valpolicella Classica area - Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara - are laid out on bamboo racks to concentrate their aromas during the winter months. Food Matches:Red Meat / Cream Cheese / Soft Cheese
