2019 | Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Veneto Azienda agricola Grottafumata di Mauro Cutuli The Black Shiraz is a

The Black Shiraz is a bold example of Australian Shiraz with deep colour and aromas of blackberry and plum over toasty vanillin and spicy oak

red fruits palate is imbued with hints of jasmine

Anne believes the character differs from classic Corton-Charlemagne so opts to label it as Corton Blanc

It reveals deeper notes of black fruit and fig

2019 | Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Veneto Azienda agricola Grottafumata di Mauro Cutuli The Black Shiraz is aA complex and deep wine. Highlights of dark chocolate and black pepper over black cherries. Refined and condensed tannins with exuberant, racy acidity and full body. Powerful, this has cellaring potential. Drinkable now but best from 2029. James Suckling