Masseto

Masseto - 2022

750 mL
Item # 22377

A rare red wine made from Merlot grapes. This bold wine comes from Italy’s Tuscan coast, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, Masseto sits in a protective sweep of the Bolgheri hills. The vineyards are planted on blue clay soils - the origins dating back millions of years into what was known as the Pliocene era.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2022
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Ornellaia
Grape Variety
Merlot
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Item Notes

  • Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

More About This Wine

Merlot

The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine, and has long been prized for the "softening" effect it can have on Cabernet Sauvignon - especially...

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Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...

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