Renzo Masi Il Bastardo Rosso Italiano

Renzo Masi Il Bastardo is to be enjoyed for its up-front fruity profile. Intense and fruity notes of strawberry and cherry on the nose. Lush blackberry and pomegranate on the palate with hints of liquorice, earth and tobacco.

• Brand: Renzo Masi
• Description: Dry Red
• Vintages Available: 2022
• Country, Region: Italy, Tuscany/Sicily
• Appellation: Rosso Italiano
• Ratings: James Suckling: 89/100 (2021 Vintage), Wine Enthusiast: 87/100 (2021 Vintage), Wine Spectator: 86/100 (2021 Vintage)

About the Producer

The Masi family has been making wine for three generations. It currently produces a wide range of wines (white, rose, red and dessert) from a variety of grapes all of which come from vineyards owned by the family in Rufina ("Fattoria di Basciano") and from other long-established vineyards situated around Rufina (except for the "Bianco Vergine Valdichiana"). Currently, Paolo Masi carries out the family's philosophy of producing excellent quality/price related wines. Paolo emphasizes the long term relationship of cooperation with each grower. He consults with them in the vineyard to obtain the highest quality and will pay higher prices for lower yields in the interest of better wine.

Renzo Masi's Chianti is made from a combination of estate fruit and purchased fruit from the Rufina district, one of the best areas of Chianti. It is produced for early drinkability but can also be cellared for a few years.

Grapes

70% Sangiovese
30% Syrah

Vinification

The grapes are vinified in their original areas of production and the fermentation is conducted at a temperature below 25°C with maceration never exceeding 10 days.

Ageing

The final blend is made after the malolactic fermentation, which takes place at the winery in Rufina.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red colour, intense and fruity bouquet with notes of strawberry and cherry. Lush and fruity on the palate offering a mouthful of blackberry and pomegranate flavours. Accents of liquorice, earth and tobacco add depth. Succulently focused, it displays ample grip and fine length.

Analysis

13% alcohol vol.

Food Suggestions

Renzo Masi Il Bastardo represents a perfect match for any pasta dish, artisan pizza, fresh and seasoned cheeses, grilled or roast meats and will accompany any other dish of the Italian Cuisine.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

Cellar

Although ready to drink, Renzo Masi Il Bastardo will continue to improve for at least another 6 years.