Collezione di Paolo Contrappasso 2020

Toscana IGT

/ 5 ( reviews)

Silver, AWC International Wine Challenge- Vienna, 2021
Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide, 2021
93pts, Luca Maroni, 2021
90pts, James Suckling, 2022

Customers have long enjoyed Paolo Masi's exceptional, great-value Chiantis, bestsellers too. This is the launch of his exciting new red, richer and weightier than the norm. Using part dried grapes, this super Sangiovese-Syrah is a 93-point sensation.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rich, ripe, intense fruits, great intensity and hint of freshness

Aroma

Ripe raspberry, cherry and strawberry, herb and cloves

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Sangiovese based blend
Italy
Dark crimson
Vegetarian

14.0% ABV
10.5 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2024

We've worked closely with the Masis in Tuscany's superb Rufina district for 30 years now, first with Renzo and now with his son, Paolo. They are like family to us. In fact, you may well have met Paolo and his wife Anna Rita at our wine shows. They come every year. Paolo took over the estate in 1990 having passed his wine studies top of the class. That talent shows in every one of his wines. Their beautiful property lies high on a hill overlooking the Argomenna valley – it's a prime spot for Sangiovese, placed on a par with Chianti Classico since the 18th century. This is his new ripasso style, a luscious Sangiovese and Syrah mix, using part air-dried grapes from his own estate and a top spot for Syrah. Rich, dark fruit, weighty yet fresh.

"If you love the dark cherry flavours of Paolo's Chianti, try this richer, weightier ripasso version" Leonardo Bassano
Buyer for Italy