"Costasera" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2008 - MASI 750ml x 1 bottle

The "Costasera" hills on the shores of Lake Garda, known for their beautiful sunsets, are home to the best vineyards in the Valpolicella Classica region. From grapes harvested in these vineyards, which enjoy a warm climate with long hours of sunshine and sunlight reflected from the lake, high-quality Amarone is produced.

Costasera, with its rich aroma of ripe fruits and firm structure, is said to be capable of aging for up to 35 years. 

Classification: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (from 2010)

Grape varieties: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%

Tasting notes: Fermentation with yeast for 45 days. Aged for 2 years in large oak barrels. A matte ruby red with violet reflections at the rim. The balsamic bouquet of dried plums expresses the alcohol's strength. A very complex and powerful aroma. The taste is dry, yielding good acidity and softness. Distinctive roasted cherry flavors with clear notes of chocolate and cinnamon. The tannins are very delicate yet assertive, lingering and satisfying.

Production method: Grapes harvested from late September to early October are air-dried for one month on bamboo racks in a special drying shed with a NASA (Natural Air-Drying System for Grapes). Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) only affects the Corvina variety. After 45 days of natural cold fermentation (14°C) in large Slavonian oak barrels or stainless steel tanks, the wine is transferred to 30-40 hl barrels where alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation continue for 35 days using alcohol-tolerant yeast. 80% is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels (40-80 hl), and 20% in small Allier and Slavonian oak barrels (600L, 40% new, 30% 2nd year, 30% 3rd year) for 24 months. Minimum 4 months of barrel aging.