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Costasera Amarone

1990 Valpolicella Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Masi Costasera Amarone is a remarkable red wine from the esteemed Valpolicella region, crafted with a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. This vintage from 1990 showcases a full-bodied character, offering a rich and velvety mouthfeel that envelops the palate. The wine's acidity presents a bright and lively quality, balancing the lush fruit intensity that reveals notes of dark cherries, plums, and hints of dried fruits, creating a complex and harmonious profile. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that supports the wine's longevity. This Amarone is delightfully dry, making it a perfect companion for rich, hearty dishes and a decadent choice for special occasions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Roasted Lamb, Roast Lamb

Region:


Valpolicella
Valpolicella

The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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