{"product_id":"masi-riserva-di-costasera-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-2018","title":"Masi Riserva di Costasera Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eProud, majestic, complex and exuberant: this is a special cru version of Masi's gentle giant, Costasera. A benchmark for the Amarone category, which, together with Barolo and Brunello, makes up the aristocracy of the Italian wine world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is opaque dark red, the nose is intense with super-ripe fruit, cinnamon, vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is warm and satisfying of baked fruit, sweet spices, cooked cherries, cloves, dry and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95\/100: Jamessuckling.com, Nov. 2019, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95\/100: Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia 2019, Italia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRE BICCHIERI (top score): d’Italia – Gambero Rosso 2019, Italia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Grapes: Bibenda 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere Masi's unrivalled expertise in the Appassimento technique is used to give the grapes a long period of further ripening on bamboo racks and an ageing period for the wine of at least three years in casks made from the finest wood types. The expert use of indigenous grapes for the Valpolicella Classica area - Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara - is enriched by the addition of the unique Oseleta, a grape variety rediscovered by Masi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea of Production: Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \/ Vintage: 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, Molinara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Temperature 18°C to 20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal with red meat, game and mature cheeses. Also, a fine after-dinner drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage life: 30 - 35 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant, or pour and let it breathe in the glass for 90 mins while you enjoy its aroma's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masi story begins in 1772, when the Boscaini family carried out their first harvest in the prestigious vineyards in \"Vajo dei Masi\", a valley in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica region. After more than 200 years of passionate winemaking the company is still in family hands, run by the sixth and seventh generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark in the art of producing Amarone at a world level, Masi constantly innovates and passes on its expertise in the Appassimento method, which has been practised since the time of the Ancient Romans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Masi makes wines that are recognised and appreciated in more than 120 countries. With roots in Valpolicella Classica, Masi produces and distributes Amarone and other premium wines inspired by the values of the Venetian territories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":" Bottega Italia AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44263907917921,"sku":null,"price":199.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/7023\/1905\/files\/MasiRiservadiCostasera2013.png?v=1778476449","url":"https:\/\/bottega-italia.com.au\/products\/masi-riserva-di-costasera-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-2018","provider":" Bottega Italia Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}