Masseto
Massetino 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, with 50% new oak. After the first 12 months of ageing, the wine was blended and returned to barriques for a further three months before bottling. |
Description
The inaugural vintage of Massetino was 2017, released in 2019, precisely 30 years after the first vintage of Masseto. The birth of the second wine and the opening of Masseto winery during the same year, were both seminal moments in Masseto history. Just like its elder sibling it juxtaposes power and opulence with discretion and classicism.
Awards
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2023
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
96/100
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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2023
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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2023
95/100
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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2023
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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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2023
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Masseto |
| Harvest | The grapes were harvested by hand into 15 kg crates. |
| Wine making | After destemming and gentle 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 of around 25-28°C, with pumping over two or three times a day and délestages where necessary. The total time spent in the tanks ranged from 21 to 25 days. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, with 50% new oak. After the first 12 months of ageing, the wine was blended and returned to barriques for a further three months before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |