Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana 2020

Masseto is one of the rarest and most collectible wines in the world – its prestige matched only by its scarcity. With just 12 bottles available at our price (far below its typical $1,000+ market price), this is a screaming, unfathomable opportunity for serious collectors and connoisseurs.

Tucked away in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia has long stood at the pinnacle of Italian winemaking. Founded in 1981, the estate redefined the global perception of Italian wine, crafting Bordeaux-style blends and single-varietal expressions that rival the world’s best. Masseto, their flagship Merlot, quickly rose to cult status... even earning a reputation as Italy’s answer to Pétrus.

The 2020 Masseto is a textbook expression of this iconic terroir and vintage. Historically, it was made of 100% Merlot, though this vintage contains a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Harvested from a rare blue-clay-rich vineyard on the estate, only 10 kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea, it was fermented in small oak barrels and aged for 24 months in French oak before resting an additional year in bottle. The vintage thrived in a warm but balanced growing season, yielding a wine of exceptional structure, concentration, and finesse.

In the glass, the 2020 Masseto is a symphony of richness and refinement. Awarded a perfect 100 points from Decanter, it’s lusciously layered with notes of black cherry, graphite, cocoa, and violet, wrapped in ultra-fine tannins and a finish that lingers for minutes. Masseto is famously allocated in tiny quantities, with only about 30,000 bottles made per year and often quickly spoken for by high-end restaurants and collectors, making this opportunity all the more serendipitous. For those who know Masseto, this is a must-own vintage. For those who don’t, this is the perfect moment to discover it... before it disappears!

PAIRING IDEAS: For an unforgettable pairing, serve it alongside an herb-crusted lamb rack with porcini mushroom risotto. The wine’s depth and elegance is certain to elevate every bite.