Masi 'Passo Doble'

Product Code: 12455

Masi 'Passo Doble'
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From Masi Argentinean outpost in the Tupugnato Valley, 'Passo Doble' literally meaning 'double time' refers to the double fermentation of Malbec grapes, with a percentage of lightly dried Corvina grapes, that this wine goes through; an kind of Argentine version of Masi's ripasso method Campofiorin from Verona. The result is a rich and lush wine with spicy dark flavours that are suggestive of an Amarone. Consider this the lighter sibling of the mighty Corbec.

Tasting Notes : The nose is dominated by plums and liquorice, cinnamon and mint, pepper and vanilla. On the palate the wine is full, warm and round, with a persistent finish of vanilla and liquorice.
Producer : Masi
Method of Production : The estate-grown Malbec (and Merlot) grapes were gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks in contact with the skins for 16 days. Asecond fermentation was then induced by adding selected yeasts and whole Corvina grapes that had undergone a brief appassimento treatment (i.e. semi-dried on racks). This fermentation lasted 15 days (at a slightly cooler temperature to the first) and was followed by malolactic conversion. The wine was then transferred to French oak barriques for nine months ageing, before the wine was finally bottled unfiltered.

Vintage
2008
Food Choice
Roast pheasant with quince cheese, served with savoury breadcrumbs.
Grape Mix
65% Malbec, 5% Merlot & 30% semi-dried Corvina
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Area
Tupungato
Percentage Alcohol
13.5
Stock
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Due In Date : Monday 15th February, 2010

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Truly awesome stuff...if for some bizarre reason we don't stock it, try a cheap (but not as cheap as us) bottle from the wine boutique at Gaucho Grill Piccadily on Swallow Street. If you want the old world equivalent, opt for the "Masi campo fiorin" of which we have quite a bit.

By Lewis Rees - 26/04/2007 21:27:35

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