Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec / Corvina

Wine information: Masi Tupungato Argentinian soul, Venetian style. Passo Doble gets its Argentinian qualities of generosity, strength and exuberance from the Malbec grape, while its Corvina component gives it the style, elegance and warmth typical of wines from the Veneto. The double fermentation process using fresh Malbec grapes with a percentage of lightly dried Corvina grapes gives it full aromas, good structure, and soft tannins, making for a quality wine with the potential for long ageing. 70% Malbec, 30% semi-dried Corvina. The technique used here is Masi’s speciality: double fermentation. After soft pressing of the Malbec grapes, on-skin fermentation lasted 16 days in stainless steel tanks at a constant 23-27°C. The second fermentation was induced with selected yeasts and used 30% of whole Corvina grapes given a brief appassimento treatment before pressing. This fermentation lasted 15 days at 18-20°C and was followed by the final fermentation and the malolactic. The wine is then aged 9 months in French oak barriques.

Tasting Notes: Deep dark red with violet edges. Firm and full bodied on the nose; the Malbec character comes through with its fruit and balsamic herb complexity. The palate accurately reflects this nose, and displays flavours of plums and fruits of the forest. Tannins are plentiful but extremely elegant. The finish has attractive cherry tastes, typically Veneto in style.

Food & drink match: Passo Doble goes well with a wide variety of foods: grilled or roasted red meats, winged game, mature and strong-flavoured cheeses.

 
     

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