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Costasera Riserva

2003 Valpolicella Red Blend

The Masi Costasera Riserva 2003 is an exquisite red blend that reflects the rich heritage of the Valpolicella region. This wine showcases a deep ruby color, inviting you to explore its complexity. With a full-bodied profile, it offers a delightful balance of vibrant acidity and pronounced fruit intensity that layers notes of dark cherry, plum, and a hint of dried herbs. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure while ensuring a smooth finish. As a dry wine, it presents a refined elegance that makes it an ideal companion for hearty dishes, highlighting its food-friendly character. Each sip reveals the dedication to craftsmanship that Masi embodies, allowing you to savor a piece of Italian winemaking tradition.

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

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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