Tagaro Zinfandel Mastro Zin

Tagaro Zinfandel Mastro Zin has prune, toasty oak, chocolate, and honey on the nose. On the palate, full-bodied and fruity with flavours of dried fruit, chocolate and spice, fine tannins, and a lingering finish.

• Brand: Tagaro
• Description: Dry Red
• Vintages Available: 2020
• Country, Region: Italy, Puglia
• Appellation: IGP Puglia

About the Producer

Masseria Tagaro is the brainchild of three generation of the Lorusso family.

Tagaro lies in the Itria Valley, in the proximity of one of the most iconic destinations in Puglia: Locorotondo. It is situated on a highland at 450ml above sea level. Its 30 hectares of vineyards are assigned exclusively to the cultivation of the best Apulian autochthonous grapes.

In 2008 the company expanded its production capacity by establishing a dedicated bottling facility in Fasano. That allowed for the introduction of cutting-edge structures and machinery while also optimizing space utilization and logistics.

In 2013 Tagaro took control of Agrolio, a grape grower/processor with a production potential of about 60.000 hL, which allowed Tagaro to introduce product ranges better aligned with the requirements of local and international markets.

Grapes

100% Primitivo (AKA Zinfandel)

Vineyard

The vineyards are situated at 450 metres above sea level, on mixed grounds of clay/red soil. The vines are trained with an espalier system with dry pruning as for bush vines. The vines are on average 30 years old. The yield is of approximately 4tons/ha.

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed and then left to cold-macerate at 4/5°C for 36 hours. The alcoholic fermentation follows at controlled temperature. 6 days after the completion of fermentation the wine is then racked and the pomace pressed.

Ageing

Tagaro Zinfandel Mastro Zin is decanted into medium-toasting French oak where the malolactic fermentation takes place. It is left to mature in oak for 6 months and then allowed to rest and refine in the bottle for 4 months prior to its release.

Tasting Notes

Tagaro Zinfandel Mastro Zin is deep ruby red with a garnet rim. Upfront aromas of prune, toasty oak, chocolate, and honey. On the palate, full-bodied and fruity with a juicy mid-palate filled with flavours of dried fruit, chocolate and spice, fine tannins, and a lingering finish.

Analysis

14% alcohol vol.

Food Suggestions

Convivial wine, Tagaro Zinfandel Mastro Zin is perfect with pasta dishes, red meat and rich second courses.

Serving temperature: 16-18°C.

Cellar

If stored well, its gains character over time. Tagaro Zinfandel Mastro Zin can age for up to 8 years maintaining all its balance and varietal characteristics.