Masi Agricola
Tupungato Passo Blanco Pinot Grigio 2025
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Uco Valley (Argentina) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Pinot Grigio, Torrontés |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel containers and resting for at least 45 days in the bottle. |
- Organic blend: 60% Pinot Grigio and 40% Torrontés, still white wine with an alcohol content of 12.5%
- Andean origin: vineyards in La Arboleda, Tupungato, Uco Valley, between 950 and 1050 m above sea level
- Vinification in steel: fermentation at 15–17°C with micro-oxygenation, matured for 6 months
- Aromatic profile: flowers, peach and lychee; citrus and exotic fruit flavours with a persistent finish
- Pairings: serve at 10–12°C; ideal with sushi, ceviche, Asian cuisine and white meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Passo Blanco by Masi is a still organic white wine originating from the Uco Valley in Argentina. The result of a refined blend of Pinot Grigio and Torrontés, it stands out for its fresh style and intense aromatic profile. On the nose, it offers complex aromas of ripe stone fruit, white peach, flowers, and notes of lychee and green apple. On the palate, the drink is supported by a pronounced citrus note that is well balanced, merging with exotic nuances. The finish is long and persistent, with fresh citrus hints and a pleasant minerality.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the vineyards of La Arboleda, located between 950 and 1050 metres in the picturesque Valle de Tupungato, in Mendoza. This high-altitude environment, characterised by strong temperature variations between day and night, ensures a slow and balanced ripening of the bunches. The sandy and silty-loam soils, with an abundance of stones, provide excellent natural water drainage. The richness of organic substances and minerals in the soil gives the wine a lively freshness, preserving the integrity of its aromatic profile.
How it is produced
Vinification follows separate paths to enhance each grape variety. The Pinot Grigio is harvested in the morning and pressed, with subsequent settling of the must at low temperatures. The Torrontés, picked later, undergoes a cold maceration before fermentation. Both processes take place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with the use of micro-oxygenation to preserve the expressiveness of the aromas. The wine completes its journey with maturation in steel, stabilising its character before the final rest.
History and Curiosities
Born from the centuries-old expertise of Masi, Passo Blanco brings the prestigious Venetian winemaking tradition to Argentina. This refined organic white wine is produced at the enchanting La Arboleda Estate, located in the Tupungato Valley at an altitude between 950 and 1,050 metres. The 2025 vintage celebrates a unique encounter: the elegance of Pinot Grigio blends harmoniously with the aromatic exuberance of Argentine Torrontés. An innovative project that combines high altitudes and excellent techniques to give the wine a fascinating and inimitable identity.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- 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 Passo Blanco Pinot Grigio 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Pinot Grigio, Torrontés |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Uco Valley |
| Vendor | Masi Agricola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the centuries-old expertise of Masi, Passo Blanco brings the prestigious Venetian winemaking tradition to Argentina. This refined organic white wine is produced at the enchanting La Arboleda Estate, located in the Tupungato Valley at an altitude between 950 and 1,050 metres. The 2025 vintage celebrates a unique encounter: the elegance of Pinot Grigio blends harmoniously with the aromatic exuberance of Argentine Torrontés. An innovative project that combines high altitudes and excellent techniques to give the wine a fascinating and inimitable identity. |
| Origin | Vineyards La Arboleda, in the Tupungato valley (Uco Valley), Mendoza, Argentina |
| Climate | High altitude climate with cool nights and warm days |
| Soil composition | Sandy, silty loam, with the presence of stones, good content of organic and mineral substances |
| Harvest | The harvest began in the second week of February (Pinot Grigio); the Torrontés was picked at the end of March–beginning of April. |
| Fermentation temperature | 15–17 °C |
| Production technique | Vinification in stainless steel at 15–17 °C with micro-oxygenation; pressing and cooling of the must at 5 °C with 20-hour settling; cold maceration for 20 hours; inoculation with selected yeast; ageing for 6 months in stainless steel and resting in bottle for at least 45 days |
| Wine making | Pinot Grigio: harvested at the end of February in the morning (≤20°C), pressed, must chilled to 5°C, decanted for 20 hours, racked and inoculated with selected yeast; vinified in stainless steel at 15–17°C with micro-oxygenation. Torrontés: destemmed, chilled to 5°C and cold macerated for 20 hours; fermented at 15–17°C with micro-oxygenation. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel and rested in bottle for at least 45 days. |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel containers and resting for at least 45 days in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| PH | 3.51 |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 19.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |