Masi : Costasera 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for Masi Costasera 2020

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a very deep ruby red color with bright, profound highlights.

Nose
The bouquet reveals intense aromas of cooked fruit, notably plums and cherries.

Palate
On the palate, this wine offers a lovely fruit expression lifted by nuances of coffee and cocoa. The whole presents a remarkable balance between structure and finesse.

Food and wine pairings

This wine is perfect at the end of a meal or pairs beautifully with red meats, game, and richly flavored dishes. It also enhances aged cheeses such as Parmesan, Pecorino, and Gorgonzola.

Serving and cellaring

Masi Costasera 2020 is best enjoyed at 18–20°C (64–68°F). This wine has exceptional aging potential and can be cellared until around 2055.

A great Veneto wine, rich and delicate, by Masi

The estate

Founded in 1772, Masi in Veneto remains a cornerstone of Valpolicella Classica. A family-owned estate of the Boscaini family, now led by Sandro Boscaini, the estate has distinguished itself through its masterful command of appassimento and its pioneering spirit. In 1958, it became the first Italian estate to market a cru wine from a named vineyard, and since the 1980s it has set the benchmark style for Amarone.

The vineyard

Costasera is an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico sourced from vines planted on west-facing slopes in Valpolicella Classica. These parcels, around 35 years old, enjoy privileged exposure to Lake Garda, benefiting from reflected light and a milder microclimate that promotes optimal grape ripening.

Winemaking and aging

Masi Costasera 2020 is crafted using the traditional appassimento method, an age-old technique mastered by Masi. Grapes from Valpolicella Classica are laid out on bamboo racks during the winter months, allowing a natural concentration of aromas and flavors through controlled dehydration.

Grape varieties

The blend follows Venetian tradition with Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, the emblematic trio of Veneto that gives the wine its unique personality and authentic character.