Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, dried plum, spice

Palate: morello cherry, dried herbs, espresso, sweet spice, tobacco, light leather

Masi's entry-level Classico Amarone is the house's most widely distributed wine and among the most accessible classic-zone bottlings, balancing dried-cherry concentration with a restrained herbaceous character and good structure.

What it pairs with

  • Braised beef with polenta
    The wine's cherry-tobacco notes and firm tannins are a textbook pairing with slow-braised Veronese-style beef.
  • Venison ragu with maltagliati pasta
    Game richness is balanced by the wine's dried herb and cedar notes.
  • Aged Grana Padano
    Salt crystals and umami of long-aged Grana amplify the wine's savoury tobacco register.

How to serve Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised beef with polenta, Venison ragu with maltagliati pasta, Aged Grana Padano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Costasera was developed as Masi's Classico-zone entry Amarone, giving wider access to the appellation alongside the single-vineyard Mazzano and Campolongo. Named after the terraced slopes (costa sera means evening hillside) it draws from vineyards across the Classico zone.

  1. 1978: First Costasera vintage as Masi's appellation-level Amarone Classico

Facts

Producer
Masi Agricola · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Molinara (10%), Rondinella (15%), Oseleta (5%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks followed by 1 year in Allier barriques
ABV
15.0%
Price
€60-90 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1978

Frequently asked about Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, dried plum. On the palate, morello cherry, dried herbs, espresso, sweet spice, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Masi's entry-level Classico Amarone is the house's most widely distributed wine and among the most accessible classic-zone bottlings, balancing dried-cherry concentration with a restrained herbaceous character and good structure.

When should I drink Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Braised beef with polenta is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison ragu with maltagliati pasta and Aged Grana Padano. The wine's cherry-tobacco notes and firm tannins are a textbook pairing with slow-braised Veronese-style beef.

What grapes are in Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

The blend is Corvina (70%), Molinara (10%), Rondinella (15%), Oseleta (5%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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