Masseto
Massetino 2021
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, 50% new oak. After the first 12 months of ageing, the wine was blended and reintroduced into barriques for a further 3 months before bottling. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Massetino 2021 |
| Color | Brilliant colours. |
| Taste | Aromas immediately capable of being remembered for persistence and fullness. Vibrant tannins, young and evolving enough to keep the taste alive with tenacity. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Massetino's inaugural vintage, 2017, debuted exactly 30 years after the first vintage of Masseto. The birth of the second vin and the opening of the Masseto cellar in the same year were key events in the estate's history. Just like its elder brother, Massetino combines power and opulence with discretion and classicism.
Awards
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2021
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
94/100
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Details
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Axel Heinz
- Bottles produced: 880.000
- Hectares: 112
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. Read more
| Name | Massetino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Masseto |
| Climate | The 2021 vintage began with a rainy and mild winter that allowed the soil's water reserves to be replenished. After a dry March, budding took place in the first two weeks of April. The gradual rise in temperatures, with normal rainfall, allowed the shoots to grow steadily, leading to flowering in excellent conditions at the end of May. From June onwards, fully summery weather set in, with slightly higher than average temperatures and almost no rainfall, leading to veraison in the last week of July. The drought continued throughout August and September. In spite of this, the spring rains gave the calcareous-clayey soils the ability to release sufficient reserves to the plant to avoid debilitating water stress, but rather concentrated grapes with high quality potential. |
| Harvest | The grapes were harvested by hand in 15 kg crates. |
| Wine making | After destemming and a light crushing, the grapes were transferred to concrete tanks by gravity, without any pumping. Each individual parcel of the vineyard was vinified separately. Fermentation took place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts at temperatures around 25-28°C, with two or three pumpovers per day and délestages where necessary. The total time in the tanks ranged from 21 to 25 days. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, 50% new oak. After the first 12 months of ageing, the wine was blended and reintroduced into barriques for a further 3 months before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |