Proud, majestic, complex and exuberant: this is a special cru version  of Masi’s gentle giant, Costasera. A benchmark for the Amarone category,  which, together with Barolo and Brunello, makes up the aristocracy of the  Italian wine world. Here Masi’s unrivalled expertise in the Appassimento  technique is used to give the grapes a long period of further ripening  on bamboo racks and an ageing period for the wine of at least three  years in casks made from the fi nest wood types. The expert use of  indigenous grapes for the Valpolicella Classica area - Corvina, Rondinella  and Molinara – is enriched by the addition of the unique Oseleta, a grape  variety rediscovered by Masi.  grape varieties  Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, Molinara.  appaxximento  Masi’s expertise in grape drying technique.  tasting notes  Look: opaque dark red.  Nose:intense, super-ripe fruit, cinnamon, vanilla.  Palate: warm and satisfying, baked fruit, sweet spices, cooked cherries,  cloves, dry and long finish.  food pairing  Ideal with red meat, game and mature cheeses. Fine after-dinner wine.  serving temperature: 18° C  alcohol content: 15,5% vol.  shelf life: 30-35 years