COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2008
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Masi
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Masi Agricola, led by the Boscaini family for seven generations, is a benchmark producer in the Veneto region, celebrated for pioneering the modernization of historic Venetian winemaking. The name Costasera refers to the west and southwest-facing slopes in the Valpolicella Classica zone. These vineyards benefit from extended late-afternoon sun and the temperature-moderating influence of nearby Lake Garda, keeping the grapes dry and healthy. Masi refers to this iconic wine as its gentle giant—a majestic, powerful expression of the region's unique terroir and heritage.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name Costasera pays tribute to the sunset-facing slopes where the day is longest, keeping the vines warm and dry.
Fact 02
Masi uses a proprietary NASA (Natural Air-Drying System) to perfectly control the humidity and temperature during grape drying.
Fact 03
The wine is certified vegan-friendly, utilizing entirely animal-product-free clarification methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine is crafted using the traditional Appassimento method. Hand-harvested Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes are laid on traditional bamboo racks in specialized drying lofts for 80 to 100 days. During this natural air-drying process, controlled by Masi's proprietary NASA system, the grapes lose 30-40% of their weight, concentrating sugars and acids. A selective development of noble rot on the Corvina grapes adds complexity. In winter, the grapes undergo a slow, cold fermentation for 45 days, followed by aging for 24 months, with 80% in large Slavonian oak casks and 20% in small French Allier oak barriques.
