Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera Magnum 2020

Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera Magnum 2020 is a benchmark Amarone from one of Veneto’s most respected producers, showcasing the depth and elegance that have made this style world-famous. Built on Masi Agricola’s mastery of the appassimento method, it offers a rich, modern expression of the native Valpolicella grapes, with a story that reaches back to a forgotten cask of Recioto in the cellar and the sunset-facing vineyards above Lake Garda.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Costasera typically shows a deep, intense ruby-to-garnet colour with impressive concentration. The bouquet is layered and expressive, opening with ripe dark cherry, blackberry, plum, dried fig, cocoa, and sweet spice, often joined by hints of tobacco, balsamic notes, and a subtle floral edge. On the palate it is full-bodied, velvety, and powerful, yet balanced by the freshness and structure that define great Amarone. The dried-fruit richness is complemented by dark chocolate, licorice, spice, and a long, warming finish. This is a wine with excellent ageing potential, and the magnum format is especially well suited to long cellaring.

Production
Costasera comes from the Classico vineyards in Valpolicella, near Lake Garda, where mild temperatures, cooling breezes from Lessinia, and calcareous clay-rich soils create an ideal microclimate for Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. The vines are trained using pergola and Guyot systems, and the grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September. After careful selection, the bunches are laid on bamboo racks and dried in ventilated lofts through the winter, losing around 40% of their weight and concentrating their aroma and flavour. Following gentle pressing, fermentation and maturation take place in Slavonian and American oak casks for about two years, before the wine is refined in bottle for a further four to six months.

Food & Serving
This is a classic wine for rich, flavourful dishes such as braised beef, venison, roasted lamb, wild mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, and hearty Italian cuisine. Serve at around 18°C, and consider decanting for at least one hour to allow the aromas and texture to fully open, especially in its youth.

Producer
Masi Agricola is one of the leading names in Veneto and a historic reference point for Amarone. The estate has played a major role in preserving and elevating the appassimento tradition, while also helping to bring Amarone to an international audience. Its wines are widely recognised for combining heritage, precision, and modern drinking appeal, with Costasera standing out as one of the house’s most celebrated expressions.

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