Masi Tupungato Passo Doble

Masi Tupungato Passo Doble: Argentinian Fruit, Italian Flair

Masi Tupungato Passo Doble brings together two rather different wine personalities, with delicious results. Argentina’s Malbec supplies generous fruit and exuberance, while Italy’s Corvina adds fragrant cherry character and a gently spicy touch. Rich, expressive and soft on the palate, this is an inviting red with an unusual story behind it. If you enjoy Malbec but fancy exploring something a little different, it makes a particularly appealing next step.

The wine comes from Masi’s La Arboleda estate in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. Here, the producer brings its Venetian winemaking knowledge to Argentina, growing Malbec alongside Corvina, the grape closely associated with the red wines of Valpolicella. The organically managed estate gives Masi the opportunity to explore how these varieties work together in their Argentinian surroundings, producing a wine with a clear connection to both countries.

What makes Passo Doble especially interesting is the use of lightly dried Corvina grapes and double fermentation. Drying the Corvina concentrates its character before it joins the Malbec, bringing an extra dimension to the finished wine. It is a distinctive application of Masi’s experience with dried grapes, giving familiar Argentinian fruit a Venetian twist. The result combines generous flavour with an approachable texture, making it just as enjoyable over a relaxed supper as alongside something more ambitious from the kitchen.

Deep ruby in the glass, it opens with ripe cherry aromas and delicate sweet spice. The palate is rich and fruit-filled, with cherries and juicy berry flavours at its centre. Soft tannins give it a smooth, welcoming feel, while the spice adds interest through the lingering finish. There is plenty of intensity here, but the supple texture keeps it easy to enjoy. It is particularly attractive for drinkers who like expressive reds with rounded tannins and plenty of fruit.

Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Food Pairing Suggestion:

Try it with grilled steak and chimichurri, roast lamb with rosemary, or beef and mushroom burgers. Its generous fruit and soft tannins suit browned, savoury flavours beautifully. For a vegetarian option, serve with smoky aubergine burgers or chickpea patties with roasted peppers. A few pieces of mature Cheddar make an equally tempting, simpler accompaniment.

About Masi Tupungato Passo Doble:

• Serve at around 18°C.
• Enjoyable young, with potential for further bottle ageing.