Masi Agricola
Corbec Tupungato Bio 2020
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Uco Valley (Argentina) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 30% Malbec |
| Aging | 18 months in medium-toasted French oak barriques; matured in stainless steel containers until bottling |
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Corbec by Masi Tupungato is an organic red wine created from a blend of Corvina and Malbec grapes. This blend expresses a dry, full-bodied character, supported by a firm structure and velvety tannins. Visually, it appears dark and deep, hinting at a complex bouquet of wild berries, jam, mint and cinnamon. On the palate, it reveals a balanced acidity that merges with notes of plums and stewed cherries, giving way to pleasant hints of vanilla and a lingering bitter cocoa finish. It is recommended to decant for an hour before serving to fully appreciate its aromatic precision.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this blend come from the La Arboleda vineyard, located in the Mendoza region, within the Uco Valley. This mountainous wine-growing area in western Argentina encourages full and concentrated ripening. The sandy and silty-loam soils give the wine a solid tannic structure and a clear sense of fullness. In this specific pedoclimatic context, Corvina enhances the volume and fruity component, while Malbec contributes notable aromatic intensity and a robust structure, always maintaining a rigorous expressive clarity.
How it is produced
Production involves selective harvesting according to the natural ripening times of the grapes. The chosen bunches rest on wooden racks for a partial drying of twenty days, concentrating sugars and aromas. After destemming and gentle pressing, vinification allows the full potential of the fruit to be extracted. Maturation takes place over eighteen months in medium-toast French oak barrels, followed by a period in stainless steel tanks. The result is a red wine with great ageing potential, ideal for pairing with red meats, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Masi Tupungato Corbec blends ancient Venetian expertise with the vibrant energy of the Uco Valley in Argentina. This intense organic red wine is crafted from Corvina and Malbec grapes, carefully dried on trays for twenty days, a process that concentrates its precious sweet and aromatic notes. The elegant ageing for eighteen months in medium-toasted French oak barriques gives the wine exceptional structure. The 2020 vintage, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, promises a deep and enveloping tasting experience.
Awards
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2020
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1772
- Oenologist: Gruppo Tecnico Masi
- Bottles produced: 3.950.000
- Hectares: 560
Masi produces first-class wines primarily from native grape varieties, using traditional methods that embody sustainability and continuous technological innovation. With more than two hundred and fifty vintages behind it, Masi has been owned since its inception by the Boscaini family, which today runs the company with the sixth, seventh and eighth generations. Read more
| Name | Masi Tupungato Corbec Valle De Uco 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 30% Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Uco Valley |
| Vendor | Masi Agricola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Masi Tupungato Corbec blends ancient Venetian expertise with the vibrant energy of the Uco Valley in Argentina. This intense organic red wine is crafted from Corvina and Malbec grapes, carefully dried on trays for twenty days, a process that concentrates its precious sweet and aromatic notes. The elegant ageing for eighteen months in medium-toasted French oak barriques gives the wine exceptional structure. The 2020 vintage, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, promises a deep and enveloping tasting experience. |
| Origin | La Arboleda Vineyards, Uco Valley, Mendoza, western Argentina |
| Soil composition | Sandy - silty loam |
| Harvest | Early March (Malbec) and mid-March (Corvina) |
| Production technique | Appassimento (grapes partially dried on trays) |
| Wine making | Separate harvesting and vinification for each variety; drying for about 20 days on wooden racks (Veronese arele type) with a weight loss of the grapes of about 20% to concentrate sugars and aromas, followed by gentle pressing with destemming. |
| Aging | 18 months in medium-toasted French oak barriques; matured in stainless steel containers until bottling |
| Total acidity | 5.75 gr/L |
| PH | 3.69 |
| Residual sugar | 6.2 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 34.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |