COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Pinot Grigio, Torrontés
PRODUCER
Masi
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Masi Passo Blanco 2019 is a white wine from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Masi Tupungato. It is a blend of 60% Pinot Grigio and 40% Torrontés, sourced from vineyards situated between 950 and 1050 meters above sea level. A distinctive aspect of its production involves the application of a light *appassimento* technique to a portion of the Pinot Grigio grapes, a method Masi is historically known for. Masi Agricola, the parent company, has a long-standing heritage in Italy's Valpolicella region, dating back to 1772, and is committed to applying its traditional winemaking philosophies to Argentine terroir. The wine is also a fully certified organic product.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A portion of Pinot Grigio grapes are lightly dried using the *appassimento* method.
Fact 02
This wine is a certified organic product.
Fact 03
Masi is renowned for its expertise in *appassimento*, a technique central to Amarone production.
Fact 04
It's a blend of Pinot Grigio and the aromatic Argentine grape, Torrontés.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Masi Passo Blanco 2019 is produced using a blend of Pinot Grigio and Torrontés grapes from Mendoza, Argentina. A key winemaking technique employed is the *appassimento* method, where a portion of the Pinot Grigio grapes are lightly dried to concentrate their flavors before fermentation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by six months of aging in the same medium. The wine then undergoes at least 45 days of bottle aging. Masi Tupungato is committed to organic agriculture, and this wine is fully certified organic. The approach embodies Masi's philosophy of integrating Venetian winemaking traditions with Argentine terroir.
