Reviews & Ratings

2004 Masi Italy (Other Regional Reds) "Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico"

Winery: Masi

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico"

Wine Category: Italy (Other Regional Reds)

Grape blend: 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, & 5% Molinara

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Valpolicella

State or country: Italy

Price: $49

Cases produced: 32,580

KWG Score: 91 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: March 23, 2008

Wine Review: If you are looking to explore the word of Amarone and you are looking for a reasonable price point this option from Masi would be a great starting place. This very dark ruby wine opens with a pleasant black cherry like bouquet with a hint of heat. On the palate, this medium bodied wine has a round mouthfeel, is smooth, has a touch of acidity, and displays dusty black cherry flavors with a bit of pepper and spice. The finish is quite dry and its tannins linger for some time. This is a particularly food friendly Amarone that would pair very nicely with duck or rabbit. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Deep ruby red colour with violet tinges to the edges. Clean, very powerful and complex on the nose with good alcoholic backbone amid the sweet aromas of dried prunes and raisins.Soft and dry on the palate with typical baked cherry flavours mixed with hints of cocoa and cinnamon. Attractively long finishing and full-bodied with soft tannins.

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