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Masseto

Masseto 2021

Red still

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Denomination Toscana IGT
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 15.5% by volume
Area Tuscany (Italy)
Grape varieties 100% Merlot
Aging 24 months in the temperature controlled cellars of Tenuta Ornellaia. After the first 12 months of aging, the assembly was made, and the wine was then returned to the barriques for a further 12 months. After bottling the wine was then subjected to 12 months in bottle before release.
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Description

Masseto is a 'Cru' that comes from the vineyard of just seven acres, known for its exceptional terroir. Merlot, with great structure and longevity, is produced in very small quantities due to the rigorous selection and philosophy of excellence that inspires. Listed as one of the most exclusive wines in the world, sought after by collectors and the protagonist in the most important international auctions, collecting Masseto consistently excellent ratings and unanimous support from the most important international opinion leaders.

Perfume

Perfume

Of great olfactory impact, it recalls small red fruits in jam and subspirit, withered spices and violets, then vanilla tobacco, fern, underbrush, cinchona and mineral gusts.

Color

Color

Dark, concentrated ruby.

Taste

Taste

Soft and structured, it has tannins of remarkable workmanship and exuberant freshness. Very long persistence, with fruity and mineral returns.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Producer
Masseto
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1981
  • Oenologist: Axel Heinz
  • Bottles produced: 880.000
  • Hectares: 112
For 700 years the Frescobaldi family has combined tradition, experience and innovation with creativity and the pursuit of excellence. The family has always looked to develop and celebrate the diversity of Tuscany’s terroir, being proud owners of some of the greatest vineyards in this region. They always seek to maintain the identity and autonomy of each property.

Masseto is controlled by the Frescobaldi Family and their long-term vision and encouragement have been paramount in building on its success. It is just one of the estates owned by the family alongside Attems (Friuli), Ornellaia, Danzante, Luce della Vite and six Frescobaldi Estates, Nipozzano, CastelGiocondo, Pomino, Ammiraglia, Castiglioni and Remole.
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Name Masseto 2021
Type Red still
Denomination Toscana IGT
Vintage 2021
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 15.5% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Merlot
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vendor Masseto
Origin Castagneto Carducci (LI)
Harvest Between 3 and 15 September the grapes were hand picked in boxes of 15 kilos in four steps according to the different parts of the vineyard. The grapes are carefully evaluated in the field were carefully selected on a double sorting table, before and after stripping.
Wine making After crushing, the wine has continued partly in stainless steel vats and partly in oak barrels truncated. To guide you in choosing the source from the vineyard: every part of Masseto was vinified separately. After fermentation at temperatures around 25-28 °C, followed by a maceration of 10 5 days at 28 °C, for a total time of 20-25 days in the tank. Malolactic fermentation occurred in oak barrels (100% new).
Aging 24 months in the temperature controlled cellars of Tenuta Ornellaia. After the first 12 months of aging, the assembly was made, and the wine was then returned to the barriques for a further 12 months. After bottling the wine was then subjected to 12 months in bottle before release.
Allergens Contains sulphites