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Masseto 2021

Red wine | Toscana IGT

“Masseto is a unique and magical place, surrounded by forests and caressed by sea breezes on hot summer days. A land blessed by the presence of blue clay, which gives “Masseto” wine its inimitable character. » Ferdinando Frescobaldi, President.

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CHF 729.00 (75cl)

CHF 729.00 (75cl) (75cl)

CHF 97.20/10cl

Italy Tuscany
Merlot
15 - 30 years
15.50% vol.

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Masseto 2021

CHF 729.00 (75cl)

CHF 729.00 (75cl) (75cl)

Colour

A very concentrated dark red, with almost black reflections.

Nose

Beautiful concentration of aromatic nuances, lively and persistent.

Palate

Powerful, with balsamic flavors and well-integrated tannins which confirm the excellent aging potential of this exceptional vintage. Finish of superb length.

Wine-growing terroir

The sea is an integral part of this magnificent vineyard. The light reflected there nourishes the vine and softens the tannins, which tend towards a nuanced, voluptuous and subtle balance. The gentle breezes, charged with humidity, temper the maturation process by prolonging the harmonious evolution of tonic acidity. The roots of the vines make their way through the layers of blue clay, thus giving a beautiful minerality to the wines.

Winemaking

Masseto's philosophy is more about supporting the winemaking process rather than forcing it. Manual harvest, destemming and light pressing, transfer to concrete vats by gravity, plot vinification, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation for approximately 21 to 28 days with native yeasts, 2 to 3 pumping overs per day and removal as needed. Malolactic fermentation in new barrels, blending after 12 months of aging, additional aging for one year in barrels, then resting for 12 months in bottles before marketing.

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Masseto

Created in 1986, the cult Masseto wine, produced by Tenuta Ornellaia until 2017, has been produced in its own cellar since the 2018 vintage. A tribute to the past, present and future. Dug into the blue clay beneath its vineyard, this cellar meets the highest requirements for innovative and ecological wine production.

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