Masi Costasera Amarone Contemporary Art 2003 by Misha Libertee

The ‘Costasera Contemporary Art’ project involves the selection of an internationally renowned artist, with origins in a country historically linked to Masi, creating a work of art dedicated to the iconic Costasera Amarone. The artist selected for the 2021 edition is the Russian Misha Libertee (Mikhail Tsaturyan), a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose eccentric sense of humour conceals a profound social mission: his public art installations on ecological themes highlight the problems of extinction for various animal species and spread respect for the planet. ‘Jaba’, a transcription of the Russian word for ‘toad’, is the title of his original work of art created for Masi starting with a texture inspired by a tropical amphibian. Labels with the reproduction of his work of art embellish a selection of bottles of Costasera 2003.

Costasera maintains the esteemed qualities of Masi’s classic Costasera Amarone. Crafted from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, the wine is aged to perfection, striking a delicate balance between fruity and spicy notes. It showcases an intense ruby red colour with mahogany reflections on the rim. The nose is intense with ripe fruit and cherry jam. On the palate it is well structured and complex with charateristic "illusions of sweetness". Long and delicate finish with touches of cinnamon and vanilla. A great wine for flavoursome foods, red meat or roasts, game, and mature cheeses with a good bite to them, such as parmesan. Also an excellent after-the-meal wine. ABV 15%