2020 Masi "Costasera" Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

ABOUT THE WINE
The 2020 vintage of “Costasera” is a hallmark of Masi’s Amarone expertise, crafted using the traditional appassimento method: Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes are dried on bamboo racks during the winter months to concentrate sugars and complexity. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels and smaller Allier and cherry wood casks, the wine offers layered aromatics of macerated dark fruit, dried herbs, and subtle incense. The vineyard’s west-facing slope—la costa sera—receives more evening sunlight, resulting in richer phenolic ripeness and a deeper, fuller wine. This Amarone pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, braised meats, game, and rich risottos, and will evolve gracefully over the next decade.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Masi Agricola is a pioneering force in Venetian winemaking, recognized globally for its mastery of appassimento and its role in elevating Amarone’s prestige. With roots dating back to the 18th century in the Valpolicella Classico zone, Masi combines deep respect for tradition with innovative techniques, such as semi-drying with controlled humidity and temperature. Sustainability is a guiding principle, with integrated farming and energy-efficient practices implemented across its estate vineyards. The name “Costasera” represents not only a prime vineyard orientation but also Masi’s philosophy of blending historical terroir with modern craftsmanship to create wines of enduring character and depth.