Masseto 2021

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Tuscany

Masseto 2021

Masseto, 0,75 l - 15.00%
100% Merlot

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

Over 25 years

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Masseto 2021

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.

Colour

Dark, concentrated ruby.

Bouquet

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.

Flavour

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

Pairing

Meat

Game

Cheese

Matured cheese

Pork

Name	Masseto 2021
Type	Red still
Classification	IGT Toscana
Year	2021
Size	0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content	15.00% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
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.
Vinification	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 10-15 days at 28 °C, for a total time of 20-25 days in the tank. Malolactic fermentation occurred in oak barrels (100% new).
Ageing	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
On offer	Price Masseto 2021 € 1,344.00 ex VAT

Expert	Award	Description	Vintage
xtraWine	95/100	95/100	2021
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2020
Robert Parker	98/100	98/100	2020
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2020
Decanter	96/100	96/100	2019
James Suckling	99/100	99/100	2019
Robert Parker	98/100	98/100	2019
Vinous	98/100	98/100	2019
Wine Spectator	98/100	98/100	2019
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2018
Gambero Rosso		2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting	2018
James Suckling	98/100	98/100	2018
Robert Parker	97/100	97/100	2018
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2018
Vinous	97/100	97/100	2018
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2018
Wine Spectator	96/100	96/100	2018
Decanter	97/100	97/100	2017
Gambero Rosso		2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting	2017
James Suckling	98/100	98/100	2017
Robert Parker	97/100	97/100	2017
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2017
Vinous	97/100	97/100	2017
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2017
Wine Spectator	95/100	95/100	2017
Bibenda		4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2016
Decanter	98/100	98/100	2016
Gambero Rosso		2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting	2016
James Suckling	100/100	100/100	2016
Robert Parker	100/100	100/100	2016
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2016
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2016
Bibenda		4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2015
Gambero Rosso		2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting	2015
James Suckling	99/100	99/100	2015
Robert Parker	100/100	100/100	2015
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2015
Vinous	99/100	99/100	2015
Robert Parker	94/100	94/100	2014
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2013
Decanter	97/100	97/100	2013
Robert Parker	97/100	97/100	2013
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2013
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2013
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2012
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2012
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2011
Gambero Rosso		3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000.	2011
Robert Parker	95/100	95/100	2011
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2011
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2010
Robert Parker	98/100	98/100	2010
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2010
Wine Spectator	95/100	95/100	2010
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2008
Robert Parker	96/100	96/100	2008
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2008
Wine Spectator	99/100	99/100	2008
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2007
Robert Parker	96/100	96/100	2007
Wine Spectator	97/100	97/100	2007
Robert Parker	94/100	94/100	2005
Wine Spectator	96/100	96/100	2005
Robert Parker	92/100	92/100	2003
Wine Spectator	91/100	91/100	2003
Robert Parker	98/100	98/100	2001
Wine Spectator	100/100	100/100	2001
Robert Parker	94/100	94/100	1999
Wine Spectator	95/100	95/100	1999
Robert Parker	97/100	97/100	1998
Wine Spectator	96/100	96/100	1998
Robert Parker	94/100	94/100	1997
Wine Spectator	96/100	96/100	1997

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Red still