Passo Doble 2004

Masi (Argentina)

(Mendoza)

Malbec (65%), Corvina (30%), Merlot (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refines aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, cocoa, eucalyptus and black pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Passo Doble is produced with the double fermentation technique by adding slightly dried Corvina grapes. The wine ages for 10 months in barrique followed by at least 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Roasted meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

May 2005

DiWineTaste Polls

Download your free DiWineTaste Card : Test your Blood Alcohol Content : Follow DiWineTaste

All rights reserved under international copyright conventions. No part of this publication and of this WEB site may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission in writing from DiWineTaste.