Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG “Costasera” 2012
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Critic scores for the 2012 vintage
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 25% and Molinara 5%
Ageing: 24 months in oak barrel of Slavonia for 80% and 20% in Allier barriques
Aromas: Notes of plum and cherry pudding with toasted coffee
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- 7 to 12 bottles
Vintage 2012
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
A very good year. Heat and drought gave a small harvest of healthy grapes.
A year of heat and drought that the vines came through with healthy grapes and small yields.
A mild, dry winter brought budbreak slightly early, but cold weather in April and May delayed flowering. The summer was hot with little, patchy rain; hail on 21 July hit a small area of Val d'Illasi. Vines faced water, light and heat stress, and acidity suffered while the pH held. Cooler weather and rain at the end of August restored the balance, and swings between day and night finished the ripening well. Harvest from 10 September.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG “Costasera” by Masi
Legends Masi describe their ‘Costasera’ as their ‘gentle giant’, an Amarone of softness as well as power and complexity.
Winemaking: grapes harvested from sunset-facing slopes overlooking Lake Garda are dried on specialised bamboo racks for 2-3 months to maximise intensity prior to fermentation. 80% of the wine is then aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak, with the remaining 20% in Allier French oak barriques.
Assemblage: corvina 70%, rondinella 25%, molinara 5%.
Alcohol: 15%.
Colour: intense, opaque dark red with garnet tinges.
Aroma: red and black cherries, a certain smokiness and even a hint of baked apple.
Palate: fruit-forward, full but velvety-soft with balancing acidity. The oak spice is present but extremely well-judged and not overwhelming, while forest-floor and fondente notes are there to reward meditation and contemplation.
Ageability: This one has barely begun – expect it to change and evolve for decades to come.
Pairing: meaty primi and secondi, as well as mushrooms or cassoulet. Aged milder blue cheeses would react wonderfully with the sweet fruit in the wine.
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Taiwan
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Masi Winery has its roots in the Valpolicella Classica hills of north-eastern Italy, an area with varied soils and microclimates. The Boscaini family purchased their first plot, called “Vaio dei Masi,” in 1772 and has continued to cultivate grapes like Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, and the rediscovered Oseleta. A key element of production is the Appassimento method, in which grapes are dried for at least 100 days to create Amarone, Recioto, and double-fermentation styles such as Ripasso.
The company has expanded into multiple areas, Veneto, Friuli, Trentino, Tuscany, and Argentina, always emphasizing local grape varieties. Guided by the Masi Technical Group, ongoing research merges long-held methods with modern practices. The new headquarters, “Monteleone21,” sits mostly below ground beneath vines and stone walls, evoking the look of traditional terraces. Inside, a 12-meter-high space is reserved for drying grapes, as well as a spacious zone with a wine shop, bar, and restaurant.
Monteleone21 places strong focus on renewable resources, with geothermal and photovoltaic systems that minimize energy use. These efforts earned recognition in the Best of Wine Tourism competition organized by Great Wine Capitals and the Verona Chamber of Commerce.
Through the Masi Foundation, the winery supports cultural and educational initiatives, including the Masi Prize, which honours individuals who enrich wine-related customs. Today, Masi wines reach about 140 countries, showing a passion for each stage of production and respect for local origins and traditions.
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