Reverse Wine Snob®

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

  • Home
  • About
    • What is a Reverse Wine Snob?
    • The Rating System
    • Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • RWS In The News
  • Ask The Expert
  • Best of Lists!
    • Best of Lists by Category
    • Top 10 Red Wines Under $20
    • Top 10 White and Rosé Wines Under $20
  • Browse
    • Browse by Variety
    • Browse by Region
    • Costco® Picks
    • Trader Joe’s® Picks
  • Buy the Book
  • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Submit Samples
    • Email Us

Masi Costasera Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico – A Smooth, Savory and Sophisticated Saturday Splurge

2009-Masi-Costasera-Amarone-Della-Valpolicella-Classico
A wine with a fantastic finish!

A traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara from Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy.

SRP of $70 and available for as low as $40 (Saturday Splurge). Imported by Kobrand Corporation. Sample submitted for review.

From the bottle:

“Appaxximento countersigns Masi’s expertise in the XXI century in the technique of obtaining greater concentration of aromas and tastes from grapes through the drying process.

The vineyards slopes facing the sunset in the Classica area benefit from the reflections of the light from Lake Garda and its temperate climate. Using ancient grapes varieties and traditional methods, this is where Amarone, a unique modern wine with an ancient heart, has its origins.

Appearance: deep ruby red
Nose: baked fruit, plums and cherries
Palate: fruity tastes with hints of coffee and cocoa. Very well balanced.
Food pairing: main-course dishes, grilled or roasted meats, game, strong cheeses or on its own at the end of a meal.
To be served at 18-20C

15.0% Alcohol”

Today we have another Holiday Saturday Splurge wine for gift giving to the wine lovers in your life. This wine comes from the same producer as our Bulk Buy rated Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese 2009 – A Supervenetian That’s Super Good. And as we explained in that post, you have to pay the price if you want to experience the best examples of certain wines and Amarone is one of them. And while occasionally you might sneak one in under $20 it’s definitely not the norm — but at least with Amarone it’s easy to understand why it costs so much given the expensive production process using dried grapes.

The 2009 Masi Agricola Costasera Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico begins with a complex and enticing aroma of blackberry, plum, raisins, prunes, spice, dried herbs and a little red licorice. The wine tastes smooth with a wonderful velvety texture and a full mouthfeel and is simply a pleasure to drink. In the mouth you find similar flavors to the nose with a nice balsamic edge. The wine finishes dry with more savory dried berry fruit flavors plus a nice spicy streak and hints of coffee and chocolate. For me the finish is where Saturday Splurge wines really need to shine to justify the cost and this one absolutely does.

See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.


Saturday Splurge


1 Rating – Add Yours!

 
 
 
 
 

 

i
 

Like The Reverse Wine Snob on Facebook and add our page to your circles on Google+!

You May Also Like

  • 2009_Luce_Della_Vite_Lucente
    Luce Della Vite Lucente - A Silky Smooth Saturday Splurge

    75% Merlot and 25% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Italy. SRP of $30 and…

  • 2010-Conte-di-Bregonzo-Amarone-Della-Valpolicella
    Conte di Bregonzo Amarone Della Valpolicella - Vino Velvet

    Today we have a special guest post by Steve Kubota, a wine…

  • 2009-Brooks-Ara-Willamette-Valley-Riesling
    Brooks Ara Riesling - A Harmonious and Delicious Saturday Splurge

    Riesling from Willamette Valley, Oregon. SRP of $25 and available for as…

  • 2009-Andrew-Murray-Vineyards-Terra-Bella-Syrah
    Andrew Murray Vineyards Terra Bella Syrah - An Exquisite Saturday Splurge

    100% Syrah from Paso Robles, California. SRP of $36 and available for…

  • 2010-Andrew-Murray-Vineyard-Watch-Hill-Syrah
    Andrew Murray Vineyards Watch Hill Syrah - A Truly Worthy Wine For A Saturday Splurge

    97% Syrah and 3% Viognier from Los Alamos Valley, California. SRP of…

  • 2007-Curran-Santa-Ynez-Valley-Tempranillo
    Curran Santa Ynez Valley Tempranillo - A Decadently Delicious Saturday Splurge

    100% Tempranillo from Santa Ynez Valley, California. SRP of $28 and available…

Filed Under: Amarone, Saturday Splurge

<< Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Carmenere – Mix It Up!
Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Rosso – Not For The Faint of Heart >>
Twitter 243,671Followers
Facebook 68,753Fans
Instagram 17,773Followers

Best Of Lists!

The Best Spanish Wine Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Spanish Wines Under $20

The Best Sparkling Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Sparkling Wines

The Best Washington Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Washington Wines Under $20

The Best Chardonnay - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Chardonnay Under $20

The Best WInes at Costco - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Wines at Costco

The Best Malbec Under $20

The Best Malbec Under $20

Read All Of Our Best Of Lists Here!

Featured Articles

underwood-wine-in-a-can

Underwood Wine In a Can – Willamette Valley Pinot for the Unpretentious

What Else Is Wine Aged In Besides Oak Barrels? Ask The Expert!

What Else Is Wine Aged In Besides Oak Barrels? Ask The Expert!

Silkbush Viognier and Lime Chicken with Avocado Caprese Salad - Summer Lovin'

Silkbush Viognier Plus Lime Chicken with Avocado Caprese Salad – Summer Lovin’

Get To Know Nero d'Avola - Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola Costa Dune

Get To Know Nero d’Avola – Mandrarossa Nero d’Avola Costa Dune

Trader-Joes-Cheap-And-Tasty

Cheap And Tasty – Trader Joe’s Top Picks

Wine Tasting Basics - An Excerpt from Reverse Wine Snob: How to Buy and Drink Great Wine without Breaking the Bank

Wine Tasting Basics – An Excerpt from Reverse Wine Snob

Order The Book on Amazon!

.

Don’t Miss A Review – Subscribe!

Confirmation will be sent via email before your subscription can become active so be sure to click the link!

About Me

Maximizing your wine dollars since 2011! Independent wine consumer helping millions of people (1.4 million unique visitors in 2017 alone) find great grape without breaking the bank. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob this article is a great place to start! Wanna chat about wine? Join our Facebook Group!

Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

Copyright © 2011–2019 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy