The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera is a beautiful version of this wine. The medium-bodied 2006 Costasera offers up an attractive array of ripe red cherries, flowers, spices and sweet herbs, with lovely balance and tons of polish. Tar, smoke and licorice linger on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018. This is one of the strongest groups of wines I have tasted from Masi - a historic, reference-point producer in these parts - in some time. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700

Pretty blueberry and cherry aromas on the nose, with lovely intensity. Full-bodied, round and juicy, with loads of fruit and a soft, caressing palate. Long finish. So good now. Drink now through 2018. 35,000 cases made, 6,500 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Amarone Costasera is the perfect choice for those who are not already familiar with this unique category of Italian wine. The wine is extremely balanced and well integrated with elegant tones of ripe berry fruit and spice. It also promises to pair with beef, lamb or pork.——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 90