- Unit price
- 1.400,00 €per l
12-205-131-18
2018
14.50%
0.75L
Merlot 100%
Tuscany , Italy
Parker about Masseto 2018
The 2014 Masseto has developed beautifully over the past few years of its oak and bottle evolution. This is a very distinctive edition of the iconic Italian Merlot that delivers a silky and streamlined approach. As bold and opulent as Masseto is in the warm vintages, I personally find those wines difficult to finish because the extract, concentration and intensity are so over the top. The best vintages of Masseto usually overpower any food dish you put before them. This is a subdued and downplayed expression instead. The cool summer season has shaped fresh berry notes of wild blackberry and cassis with drying mineral, tobacco, licorice and tar. There is evident sweetness here in terms of the wine's fruit flavors and its tannins, but there also is a cooling vein of acidity that makes the difference. The alcohol feels integrated and light. If you are hankering for a less massive and less muscular Masseto, this vintage is for you.
Description
| Land | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Rebsorten | Merlot 100% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.50% |
| Füllstand | high fill |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Ornellaia Srl, Loc. Ornellaia 191, 57022 Castagneto Carducci, Italy |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2024 - 2050 |
| Parker Punkte | 97 |
| Jahrgang | 2018 |
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Masseto 2018
The color of the 2018 Masseto is an impenetrable, deep purple. This intense color conveys the wine's concentration and power, hinting at its remarkable depth.
The bouquet of the 2018 Masseto is simply breathtaking. It unfolds a wealth of aromas, led by ripe dark fruits such as black cherries, blackberries, and cassis, accompanied by notes of spices, tobacco, and a hint of dark chocolate. A subtle mineral note adds further complexity and elegance to the bouquet.
On the palate, the 2018 Masseto presents itself with impressive density, power, and concentration. The fruit aromas unfold with explosive intensity and are enveloped by silky tannins. The wine demonstrates an exceptional balance between ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and well-integrated tannins.
The finish of the 2018 Masseto is incredibly long, persistent, and unforgettable. The aromas of dark fruits and spices linger, developing into remarkable complexity. The silky texture and remarkable structure make this a wine with long aging potential.