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2021
15.50%
0.75L
Merlot 100%,
Tuscany , Italy
Dry
Parker about Masseto 2021
The 2021 Masseto is back to being 100% Merlot. Recent past vintages saw a tiny part of Cabernet Franc. That second varietal in the blend represents the proverbial "tax" one must pay in the face of climate change, especially when making wine on the sun-drenched Tuscan Coast. This is a very rich and elaborate expression with the extract, tannic tightness and the hefty 15.5% alcohol content to match. It comes off as quite big-boned or monotone. The wine is redolent of blackberry confit and cooked cherry, with a wide range of sweet oak spices to close. There is dark chocolate with a thin lining of creamy mint filling. Within the context of that fullness and generous fruit weight, Masseto is quite a commitment in terms of price and further cellaring. More bottle aging is an absolute requirement.
Description
| Land | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Rebsorten | Merlot 100%, |
| Alkoholgehalt | 15.50% |
| Füllstand | High Fill |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Ornellaia Srl, Loc. Ornellaia 191, 57022 Castagneto Carducci, Italy |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 16–18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2028 - 2055 |
| Parker Punkte | 95 |
| Jahrgang | 2021 |
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Goes well with
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Masseto 2021
Masseto 2021 is a prime example of the exceptional quality this iconic winery produces in each vintage. The wine presents itself with a deep, almost impenetrable ruby red color and a nose rich in complex aromas. Notes of black currants, blackberries, and plums combine with subtle nuances of chocolate, licorice, and a subtle mineral undertone. The palate reveals a remarkable structure, characterized by ripe yet firm tannins, lively acidity, and unparalleled elegance. The 2021 vintage impresses with its balance and refinement, combining both power and finesse. The wine offers impressive aging potential, while at the same time captivating its youth with its density and harmony.
Tenuta Dell` Ornellaia
Information about the winemaker:
The history of the winery begins with its foundation by the Italian Marchese Lodovico Antinori. This began in 1981 with the construction of the house in Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany, in the province of Livorno. Four years later, in 1985, the foundation stone for the successful, long-standing tradition of enjoyment was laid with the first wine, Ornellaia. After a temporary change of ownership from Lodovico Antinori to Robert Mondavi, the estate is now owned by the Frescobaldi family, who are carefully continuing its success story.
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