Masi Costasera Amarone (750ml)

The grapes grow on the costasera, the slopes that face the sunset and considered the best in the Valpolicella Classica zone for producing a high-quality Amarone.  Here, where the day is longer, the vines, that overlook Lake Garda, benefit from the reflection of its light and its milder climate.  Amarone is made using the appassimento technique, whereby traditional grapes for the Valpolicella Classica area – Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara – are laid out on bamboo racks to concentrate their aromas during the winter months.  The wine is then made from these dried grapes; a classic fermentation in stainless steel and wood and barrel ageing before bottling.  The minimum aging time is 2 years. Every producer can decide to extend this period, although the average is 3-4 years for a good quality Amarone.