Masi Agricola Spa S. Ambrogio
Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, 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
A fruit-driven and easy-going Amarone that is neither too dried grape in character nor overly dry.
A fruit-driven and easy-going Amarone that is neither too dried grape in character nor overly dry.
4 people found it helpfulOct 26th, 2014
Delicious. Rich and well balanced. Soft on the tongue. Goes well with mild cheese.
Delicious. Rich and well balanced. Soft on the tongue. Goes well with mild cheese.
2 people found it helpfulMar 17th, 2015
Dark and dense and very dry and dusty.
Dark and dense and very dry and dusty.
1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2016Starting Christmas Holidays with takeout and a Masi. Dark fruit and leather in the nose!
Starting Christmas Holidays with takeout and a Masi. Dark fruit and leather in the nose!
1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2015In my pantheon of Amarone, this doesn't rate too highly. Dark ruby to purple in color, smoky sulfur nose absent much fruit, sweet attack (15% as evidenced by ample sheeting down the glass), subdued fruit is at dark plum/dark berry, medium grip, medium+ acid, slightly chewy, persistent finish. I expect a lot more from Amarone. Not a lot of complexity, depth, or richness.
In my pantheon of Amarone, this doesn't rate too highly. Dark ruby to purple in color, smoky sulfur nose absent much fruit, sweet attack (15% as evidenced by ample sheeting down the glass), subdued fruit is at dark plum/dark berry, medium grip, medium+ acid, slightly chewy, persistent finish. I expect a lot more from Amarone. Not a lot of complexity, depth, or richness.
1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2015
Full bodied with cocoa notes. Lovely supple tannins even only for the 2010 vintage. Would like to try this in a few years time. Love the Amarone style.
Full bodied with cocoa notes. Lovely supple tannins even only for the 2010 vintage. Would like to try this in a few years time. Love the Amarone style.
Sep 18th, 2015
Amarones with complexity, but more importantly, surprising freshness.
Amarones with complexity, but more importantly, surprising freshness.
Jul 9th, 2015
Licorice. Length. Blackberry. Beauty.
Licorice. Length. Blackberry. Beauty.
Jul 3rd, 2015
Dark chocolate. Cherry. Earth. Spice.
Dark chocolate. Cherry. Earth. Spice.
Jun 22nd, 2015