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Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana 2008

Reviews

99 -James Suckling -

99 -Wine Spectator -

Presents an immediately seductive nose of cherry compote, truffle, fruitcake, graphite and spice. A beam of sweet, ripe fruit, along with a core of mineral, is very intense and fresh, supported by a firm structure. Though not quite integrated, everything is in the right proportion. The terrific aftertaste combines power and grace. A stunning Masseto. Merlot. -- Non-blind Masseto vertical (October 2017). Best from 2023 through 2045. 400 cases imported.

98 -Falstaff -

Rich, impenetrable ruby with purple shimmer. Very dense, intense nose, showing mountains of dark berry fruit, blackberry, elderberry and ripe plum, with fine tobacco and liquorice notes in the background. Opens on the palate with lots of juicy, vivid fruit, then opens up with dense, substantial tannins, emphasised savoury notes in the course, appears wild and impetuous, very long finish, notes of tobacco.

97+ -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2008 Masseto is another huge wine. It boasts tons of energy in a tense, inward style I can only describe as implosive, as if the wine is holding back all of its energy. A deep core of black fruit, grilled herbs, licorice and new leather emerges from time to time, but the tannins are still imposing. There is no shortage of pedigree. I fully expect the 2008 to develop into one of the great Massetos. Needless to say, it will be interesting to taste the 2008 in vertical tastings in the future. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. The 2009 vintage was not easy at Tenuta dell’Ornellaia because of the scorching hot summer. Readers may want to take a look at my video interview with Axel Heinz for more on the 2009 vintage.

Technical Details

Blend 100% Merlot
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Tuscany
Alcohol 15.5%
Production 400 cases

Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana 2008

Name: Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana 2008
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1015275
Price: 1099.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Merlot | Tuscany

JS99, WS99, FS98, WA97+

$1,800.00

$1,099.00

750ML

38% OFF RETAIL!

Masseto is one of the rarest and most collectible wines in the world – its prestige matched only by its scarcity. With just 4 bottles available at our price (far below its typical $1,800+ market price), this is a screaming, unfathomable opportunity for serious collectors and connoisseurs. The 2008 Masseto is an ethereal expression of this iconic terroir and vintage. It is 100% Merlot harvested from a rare blue-clay-rich vineyard on the estate only 10 kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Lusciously layered with notes of black cherry, graphite, cocoa, and violet, wrapped in ultra-fine tannins and a finish that lingers for minutes… this is a symphony of richness and refinement. For those who know Masseto, this bottling is genuinely a must-own vintage. For those who don’t, this is the perfect moment to discover it… before it disappears!

About The Producer

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is a winery located in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It was founded in 1981 by Marchese Niccolò Incisa della Rocchetta and is known for producing high-quality wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese grapes. The winery is located in the heart of the Bolgheri region, which is known for its Mediterranean climate and rolling hills. Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's wines are made using traditional techniques, including hand-picking the grapes and aging the wines in oak barrels. The winery is known for producing several different wine labels, including the Ornellaia and Masseto wines, which have received numerous accolades and ratings of 90 points or higher from wine critics. Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is also known for its commitment to sustainability, with the winery adopting eco-friendly practices in its vineyard and winemaking operations.

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