2015 Masi Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy (750ml) Dijon Clone and acidity makes it a

and acidity makes it a flexible companion for both comfort food and refined fare alike

and the short distance to the Pacific Ocean as well as the seriously high elevation

crisp acidity and supple tannins

are aligned with a firm structure

2015 Masi Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy (750ml) Dijon Clone and acidity makes it aWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This deep ruby red wine has powerful, complex aromas of dried plums and balsamic (anise, fennel, mint) traces. Quite dry (not sweet) on the palate, soft and with bright acidity, the wine shows flavors of baked cherry, chocolate and cinnamon. Structured but noble, delicate tannins precede a long finish. TASTING NOTES: "This opens beautifully to reveal violets, blueberries, licorice, citrus, oyster shell and orange rind. So velvety