{"product_id":"masi-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-costasera-magnum-2020","title":"Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera Magnum 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCostasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico by Masi is a still red wine with a full and structured profile. Produced in Veneto from a refined \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a complex aromatic texture dominated by notes of stewed fruit, plum and cherry. On the palate, it is enveloping and extremely well-balanced, enriched by elegant \u003cstrong\u003ehints of coffee and cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e that derive from its lengthy maturation in wood. The result of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eappassimento technique on racks\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine stands out for its depth of flavour, making it ideal for pairing with red meats, fine game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis renowned red originates from the evocative area of \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Classica\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vineyards nestled on the Veronese shores of Lake Garda. The plots are situated on gentle slopes facing west and south-west, where they benefit from the light reflected off the water and a temperate climate. Cool winds from the Lessinia create a \u003cstrong\u003emicroclimate favourable to viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the grapes healthy and aiding their perfect ripening. The alpine-based soil features a complex composition of \u003cstrong\u003elimestone with clay tendencies\u003c\/strong\u003e and red earth on compact basalt layers, ensuring the wine has remarkable structure and a pronounced aromatic concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter careful manual selection during the harvest, the best bunches are laid out on traditional \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo racks\u003c\/strong\u003e for winter drying in the lofts. This slow process naturally reduces their weight, significantly increasing the concentration of sugars and aromas. This is followed by gentle pressing and a long fermentation with selected yeasts. The subsequent maturation phase takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian and Allier oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial step that shapes the wine’s character and bouquet for around two years. Finally, a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003eresting period\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the evolution of its sensory profile, giving the wine its definitive structural harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCostasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is born from the expertise of Masi (1772). Originating from a forgotten barrel of Recioto, it boasts a majestic identity. The name celebrates the vineyards on Lake Garda facing the sunset in a mild climate. Its excellence lies in the \u003cstrong\u003eappassimento method\u003c\/strong\u003e: the grapes rest over winter on bamboo “arele”, concentrating aromas to offer the palate an \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary aromatic richness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masi Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46213698781355,"sku":"60425","price":103.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/masi-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-costasera-magnum-2020_60425_1_ac3791db-b371-4d85-9f66-361d43814209.webp?v=1773811492","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/masi-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-costasera-magnum-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}