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Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011 Wine Review

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011

Veneto, Italy

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 12

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Price: $55.00

Drink: 2016-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15.1%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Masi

Agent: Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Gorgeous depth and complexity, especially after 2 hours decanting -- let this baby breathe! Aromas of black cherry, tar and brooding attitude. Pair with prime rib or the Fight Club.

Amarone Classico food pairings: dark chocolate, hearty meat dishes.

This Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011 was reviewed on April 16, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 317057
  • $44.64 
  • 1,840 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Natalie MacLean rated this wine as 93/100
Neil Phillips rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Lots going on right from the nose, which features black plums, raisins, black mushrooms, white pepper, earth, smoke, vanilla, leather, meaty notes and a savoury undertone.

On the palate, off-dry but held nicely with acid and alcohol. All those stewed black fruits and raisins are front and centre as you'd expect, with a savoury finish that goes on for a long time.

Beautifully balanced, while drinking well now, this will definitely age further.

Tasted October 2016.

6 Members would buy this wine again

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