Masi
Contemporary Art Costasera Amarone Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend
Veneto, Italy
The 2010 vintage shows well. It's ruby red and well balanced. Medium high acidity, medium red fruit, full bodied and voluptuous with tangy and well rounded, well integrated mouthfeel. Just enough oak to complement the structured presence of fruit, tannins, and acidity without taking away from any of the components. Chewy cherry, tart red berries, dark chocolate and ripe plums on the nose and palate. Enjoyed with a California salad of baby spinach, fresh strawberries, fig-infused goats cheese, balsamic reduction and slightly toasted almonds or with your favourite cheese plate. Also enjoyed a red pepper and wild rice stuffed Tuscan chicken main which paired well. A wonderful expression of amarone at 15% alc without feeling heavy or excessive.
The 2010 vintage shows well. It's ruby red and well balanced. Medium high acidity, medium red fruit, full bodied and voluptuous with tangy and well rounded, well integrated mouthfeel. Just enough oak to complement the structured presence of fruit, tannins, and acidity without taking away from any of the components. Chewy cherry, tart red berries, dark chocolate and ripe plums on the nose and palate. Enjoyed with a California salad of baby spinach, fresh strawberries, fig-infused goats cheese, balsamic reduction and slightly toasted almonds or with your favourite cheese plate. Also enjoyed a red pepper and wild rice stuffed Tuscan chicken main which paired well. A wonderful expression of amarone at 15% alc without feeling heavy or excessive.
5 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015
Ripe fruit, clove and tobacco on the nose. Black plum, cinnamon, pepper and licorice on the palate. Well balanced, doesn't feel like it has as much alcohol as it does.
Ripe fruit, clove and tobacco on the nose. Black plum, cinnamon, pepper and licorice on the palate. Well balanced, doesn't feel like it has as much alcohol as it does.
May 7th, 2015
V10. Outstanding. Roasted coffee nose. Bright, black cherry fruit. Velvety smooth, soft leather and black pepper finish. Nicely balanced.
V10. Outstanding. Roasted coffee nose. Bright, black cherry fruit. Velvety smooth, soft leather and black pepper finish. Nicely balanced.
Jan 16th, 2021
Томаты, оливки, вишневый джем, высокие танины и кислотность.
Томаты, оливки, вишневый джем, высокие танины и кислотность.
Jun 29th, 2017Wine is difficult for drinking, because there are a lot of "green" tannins and high acidity in the wine. But for Amarone it is nice characteristic. This wine is not for everyone it's very strong and complex and has a great potential, I don't recommend to drink it now, may be after 10 years minimum.
Aromas: tomatoes, olives, currant, cherry jam.
Wine is difficult for drinking, because there are a lot of "green" tannins and high acidity in the wine. But for Amarone it is nice characteristic. This wine is not for everyone it's very strong and complex and has a great potential, I don't recommend to drink it now, may be after 10 years minimum.
Aromas: tomatoes, olives, currant, cherry jam.
Always love the Amarone. Chewy, fruity, earthy, yummy.
Always love the Amarone. Chewy, fruity, earthy, yummy.
Oct 22nd, 2016Ending Food & Wine with this beauty!
Ending Food & Wine with this beauty!
Jun 21st, 2016Rich, fruity and well balanced tannins
Rich, fruity and well balanced tannins
May 25th, 2016