{"product_id":"costasera-amaronedellavalpolicellaclassico-375ml-masi","title":"\"Costasera\" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - MASI 375ml x 1 bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the hills known as \"Costasera\" overlooking Lake Garda at sunset, lie the finest vineyards in the Valpolicella Classica region. From grapes harvested in these vineyards, which benefit from a warm climate due to long hours of sunshine and sunlight reflected from the lake, high-quality Amarone is produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich aroma of ripe fruit and robust structure, Costasera is said to be capable of long-term aging for 35 years.\u003cspan\u003eClassification: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape varieties: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense aroma reminiscent of ripe cherries and jam, with a hint of chocolate. It is a powerful yet elegant wine with a balanced, gentle tannin. The finish is very long, and it can be aged for 35 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes harvested from late September to early October are air-dried on bamboo racks in a special drying shed with a NASA (Natural Air-Drying System for Grapes) until late January. Botrytis cinerea only develops on the Corvina variety. After 45 days of natural low-temperature fermentation (14°C) in large Slavonian oak barrels or stainless steel tanks, the wine is transferred to 30-40hl barrels where alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation continue for another 35 days using alcohol-tolerant yeasts. 80% of the wine is aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (40-80hl), and 20% in small Allier and Slavonian oak barrels (600L, 40% new, 30% 2-year-old, 30% 3-year-old). Minimum 4 months of bottle aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing: Red meat dishes, game, strong cheeses such as Parmesan, as an after-dinner drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITALIAKARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45966127431910,"sku":"6120218","price":9350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/6681\/4182\/files\/59.png?v=1752466471","url":"https:\/\/italiakara.store\/en\/products\/costasera-amaronedellavalpolicellaclassico-375ml-masi","provider":"ITALIAKARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}