Bonacosta
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted poultry, and medium-aged cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Masi's Bonacosta is a quintessential representation of Valpolicella Classico, crafted in the historic foothills of the Veneto region. The name Bonacosta refers to the 'good slopes' of the Valpolicella Classico zone, where gentle hillside vineyards benefit from the tempering breezes of nearby Lake Garda and excellent sun exposure. This wine is a traditional blend of indigenous Veronese grapes—primarily Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. Unlike the rich, dried-grape styles of Amarone for which Masi is also famous, Bonacosta is vinified fresh, capturing the vibrant, immediate fruitiness of the harvest. It undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel followed by a short aging period in traditional Slavonian oak casks, preserving its bright cherry aromas and soft, accessible structure while honoring centuries of Venetian winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1772 when the Boscaini family harvested their first vineyard plots in the Vaio dei Masi valley, Masi Agricola stands as a foundational pillar of modern Venetian viticulture. Anchored in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the estate spans diverse microclimates and sedimentary limestone, marl, and volcanic soils across the Trevenezie, tempered by Lake Garda and alpine foothills. Masi revolutionized regional winemaking through the modern mastery of the ancient appassimento method—drying harvested bunches on traditional arelle bamboo racks—and pioneering the ripasso revival with their landmark 1964 Campofiorin. Governed by the Masi Technical Group and long stewarded by Sandro Boscaini, affectionately hailed as 'Mr. Amarone', the estate blends sustainability with exacting enology. Their benchmark expressions range from majestic, cru-designated Amarone della Valpolicella such as Costasera, Campolongo di Torbe, and Mazzano, to crisp Trevenezie whites like Masianco and vibrant sparkling wines, epitomizing classical Venetian refinement and textural depth.
🍇 Grapes
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella