Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 1,5 l Magnum - Masi Agricola

Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 1,5 l Magnum - Masi AgricolaGently tilted, the edges of this barrel-aged wine show a transition of color towards garnet red. When swirling the glass, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, visible in the church-window effect at the glass rim. The nose of this red wine from Veneto seduces with nuances of plum, shadow cherry, black cherry, and damson. Its fruity character makes this wine so special. On the palate, the Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1.5 l Magnum by Masi Agricola starts wonderfully dry, full-bodied, and aromatic. Despite its dry taste, this red wine convinces with juicy softness and finely integrated residual sweetness. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety texture. Its prominent fruit acidity makes the Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1.5 l Magnum impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finish, thanks to its good aging potential, impressively offers length. Once again, hints of plum and damson appear. Vinification of Masi Agricola Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1.5 l Magnum This powerful red wine from Italy is made from the grape varieties Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. Clearly, the Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1.5 l Magnum is also influenced by climatic and stylistic factors characteristic of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG. This Italian can truly be called a wine of the Old World, presenting itself extraordinarily impressively. The development of the harvest for this wine from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella is heavily influenced by the climate of the cultivation region. In Veneto, the grapes grow in a warm climate, which is reflected in especially well-ripened grapes and a relatively high must weight. After harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery, sorted, and gently crushed. Then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and large wooden casks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1.5 l Magnum can continue to harmonize on fine lees for 36 months. Food pairing recommendation for Masi Agricola Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1.5 l Magnum This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly with vegetable couscous with beef patties, braised chicken in red wine, or duck breast with ginger-red cabbage and marjoram.