Masi Agricola
Tupungato Passo Doble Rosso Terra Soleada 2023
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Uco Valley (Argentina) |
| Grape varieties | 84% Malbec, 16% Corvina |
| Aging | Aged for 9–10 months in French oak barriques |
- Organic blend: Malbec 84% and Corvina 16% with slight drying of the grapes
- Origin Uco Valley: Tupungato at 950–1050 metres, sandy-loam soils rich in minerals
- Vinification and ageing: stainless steel followed by 9–10 months in French oak barriques
- Aromatic profile: ripe cherry, dried plum, sweet spices and a hint of vanilla
- Serving: 14% vol; temperature 16–18 °C and 1 hour decanting for optimal balance
Description
What kind of wine is it
Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Rosso Terra Soleada is an organic red wine with a distinctly modern character. This intriguing blend of Malbec and Corvina Veronese stands out for its harmonious and vibrant fruity intensity. The appassimento technique gives depth to the sip, while ageing in French oak barrels enriches the profile with a delicate spiciness. With an intense ruby red colour, the wine expresses soft tannins and a balanced structure, making it ideal to enjoy after a brief decanting.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in Argentina, in the high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley, located in Tupungato in the renowned Mendoza region. The vines are grown on Masi's organically managed estate, at an altitude between 950 and 1050 metres, a condition that favours an extraordinary aromatic concentration of the fruit. The loamy-sandy soils, rich in stones and minerals, help define a fine tannic texture and a structured body. The sustainable agricultural approach demonstrates a deep connection and respect for the South American territory.
How is it produced
Production involves partial drying of the Corvina Veronese grapes to intensify colour and aromas, followed by fermentation in steel tanks. A period of several months' rest in French oak barrels allows the wine's structure to be smoothed. On the nose, enveloping notes of ripe cherry and dried plum emerge, enhanced by hints of sweet spices and vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and velvety, with a long fruity persistence and silky tannins, making it the perfect companion for grilled red meats and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Active since 1772, the Masi family brings its Venetian expertise to Argentina with the Masi Tupungato Passo Doble. This fascinating organic wine combines the fruity intensity of Andean Malbec with the elegance of Corvina, enhanced by the renowned appassimento technique. Born in the high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley and refined in French barriques, it offers a nonconformist and structured sip. A blend of tradition and sustainable innovation that brings to the glass a characterful red, generous and widely acclaimed by international critics.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Passo Doble Rosso Terra Soleada 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 84% Malbec, 16% Corvina |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Uco Valley |
| Vendor | Masi Agricola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Active since 1772, the Masi family brings its Venetian expertise to Argentina with the Masi Tupungato Passo Doble. This fascinating organic wine combines the fruity intensity of Andean Malbec with the elegance of Corvina, enhanced by the renowned appassimento technique. Born in the high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley and refined in French barriques, it offers a nonconformist and structured sip. A blend of tradition and sustainable innovation that brings to the glass a characterful red, generous and widely acclaimed by international critics. |
| Origin | La Arboleda Vineyards, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina |
| Soil composition | Sandy loam with stones; low organic content; good mineral content |
| Production technique | Appassimento (partial drying of the grapes) |
| Wine making | Light appassimento technique (partial drying of the grapes); fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 9–10 months in French oak barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for 9–10 months in French oak barriques |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |