89 points and 'Best Buy,' Wine & Spirits: "A blend of 70 percent malbec with corvina, this is made in the style of a ripasso. In spite of the warmth of its alcohol, it feels refreshing, the acidity like a beacon illuminating the red fruit flavor. For veal slow-braised with sweet spices. (Feb 2012)"

Producer notes: "70% Malbec, 30% semi-dried Corvina. A deep-coloured red with violet notes. A decisive bouquet of ripe, jammy fruits, especially prune, with a further suggestion of licorice. Great structure immediately on the palate with a well maintained acidity, nicely balanced by decisive and lively tannins. The generous nose makes for a pleasantly dry finish. The technique used here is Masi’s speciality: double fermentation. After soft pressing of the Malbec grapes, on-skin fermentation lasted 16 days in stainless steel tanks at a constant 23-27°C. The second fermentation was induced with selected yeasts and used 30% of whole Corvina grapes given a brief appassimento treatment before pressing. 13.5% alcohol."