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Passito DOC Forterosso Carignano del Sulcis - Mesa 2023
MesaCarignano Carignano del Sulcis Passito DOC 50 cl 2023
$34.59−14%($69.18/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Mesa
- Name
- Carignano del Sulcis Passito DOC
- Variety
- Carignano
- Vintage
- 2023
- Gradation
- 15.0%
- Format
- 50 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Ripe red fruits, spices, sweet notes
- Vinification method
- Grape drying, partial fermentation
- Aging
- Minimum 12 months
- Type of cask
- Oak or steel barrels
- Color
- Intense red
- Serving temperature
- 14-16°C
- Recommended consumption
- After meal
- Pairing
- Desserts, aged cheeses
- Region
- Sardinia
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Sulcis, Sardinia
- Type
- Red passito wine
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It displays an intense ruby color with garnet reflections, suggesting the concentration typical of a Carignano passito. On the nose it shows ripe and candied red fruit, dried figs and plum, accompanied by a base of honey and light Mediterranean spices; the profile is enveloping but not overly heavy, with a pleasant sweet sensation that remains well balanced. The palate is warm and rounded, showing body and density without losing freshness, while the tannic texture, soft and integrated, supports the sweetness and leads to a long, clean finish.
On the palate the sweetness is balanced by good acidity and a salinity that make the wine suitable for food pairings as well; it pairs harmoniously with aged or blue cheeses, desserts based on dried fruit and honey, or as a meditation wine. Serve slightly chilled to appreciate its aromas and structure; a choice for those seeking a passito with warm, Mediterranean tones, elegant and of good presence.
On the palate the sweetness is balanced by good acidity and a salinity that make the wine suitable for food pairings as well; it pairs harmoniously with aged or blue cheeses, desserts based on dried fruit and honey, or as a meditation wine. Serve slightly chilled to appreciate its aromas and structure; a choice for those seeking a passito with warm, Mediterranean tones, elegant and of good presence.
The winery
Masi
Veneto (Valpolicella Classica)ItaliaSince 1772
Winery based in Valpolicella Classica (Veneto), renowned for its Amarone and for the traditional and experimental use of the appassimento technique; also a producer of Valpolicella, Ripasso, Recioto and wines under the Campofiorin label.
- Grape varieties
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone, Oseleta
- Renowned for producing Amarone and for its mastery of the appassimento technique.
- Campofiorin and the practice of ripasso: historic labels associated with production innovation.
- Use and promotion of Valpolicella’s native grape varieties.
- Commitment to oenological research to refine grape-drying and winemaking techniques.
The story
Masi's history is rooted in Valpolicella Classica. A historic family-owned estate, it has developed and enhanced the wines from dried grapes typical of the region. During the 20th century the company helped popularize practices such as ripasso and launched oenological research and experimentation to refine the appassimento technique and the quality of its Amarone and its high-end bottlings.
Production philosophy
It combines respect for local traditions and indigenous grape varieties with research and innovation in winemaking and in the appassimento process. The approach aims to express the Valpolicella territory through careful grape selection, the practice of appassimento and targeted oenological experimentation focused on quality improvement.
Terroir and vineyards
It operates mainly in the Valpolicella Classica, in the province of Verona. The wines are closely linked to the local grape varieties and the area's traditional practices, particularly to typical wines such as Amarone, Recioto and Valpolicella Ripasso.