Masseto Toscana 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Masseto
Label Name:
 
Toscana
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Bolgheri, Tuscany (Toscana IGT)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 100 pts; Wine Spectator 99; Decanter 99; James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98–100; Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 95. 5% reported by producer/retailers

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark berry and plum fruit with violet, graphite, dark chocolate, and Mediterranean herb notes. Silky, mineral-driven texture with polished tannins, bright acid and a long spice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), soy-braised beef, umami-rich Chinese or Japanese mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes, parcel vinification with indigenous yeasts; 21–25 day fermentations, malolactic in oak; aged ~24 months in new French oak before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Single-vineyard 'Masseto' on blue/grey clay hill, planted mid-1980s; historically part of Ornellaia, produced under Masseto estate (Ornellaia/Frescobaldi). Dedicated Masseto winery opened 2019.