Masseto 2017

The Masseto of Tenuta Masseto is among the most important, rare, and prestigious red wines in the world, a king of Italian enological history that converses with the greatest wines of the global wine scene. A masterpiece of absolute power and elegance, calling it excellence is almost an understatement. It is sought after by the greatest wine collectors and is a star at international auctions. In short, a liquid work of great value capable of integrating modernity and tradition in a mythological and legendary interpretation of a unique terroir. The first label was launched in 1986 with the simple name of "Merlot", a few years later the estate renamed it Masseto. Since that day it has begun to conquer the market, gaining national and international recognition year after year, proving to have an invaluable worth.

The red Masseto is a mosaic of the best Merlot clusters from three subzones of the Bolgheri area: Junior, Alto, and Centrale. Each has different territorial characteristics and differing morphological compositions. The vineyards extend over 7 hectares cultivated in a charming territory, characterized by Pliocene clays. After a careful inspection of each individual cluster, the grapes are crushed to obtain a nectar of great value. Each plot of the vineyard ferments individually in both stainless steel tanks and wood and macerates for 15-20 days, before being aged in barriques for a year. The blending of the different base wines is carried out by the winemaker Axel Heinz who "harmoniously combines the many facets given by each plot," in order to faithfully reflect the vintage and preserve all the personality and strength. It is then reintroduced into barriques for another year, before being bottled.

The Masseto wine presents itself with an elegant appearance of intense ruby red color. The aromatic bouquet is a meeting of olfactory sensations that vibrate in unison, creating a melody of great value. Blueberries, blackberries, and forest berries compose the fruity symphony, to which are added deeper notes of sweet spices, cocoa, vanilla, and truffle. On the palate, a harmonic orchestra emerges, a calibrated synthesis of the characteristic elements, a micrometric encounter between structure and refinement, between softness and freshness, between tannin and alcohol content. The fruity note guides the sip and pushes it to a finish of great length and persistence. In short, a concert deserving a standing ovation!