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La Massa Giorgio Primo Tuscany IGT 2015 - First Bottle

Reviews

97 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - Read

This wine blew my mind. The 2015 Giorgio Primo is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. I'm told that the percentage of Merlot will increase in 2016 (to a majority role) but will diminish by a large margin in 2017 because that hot vintage was so difficult on early-ripening varieties. The bouquet is nothing short of explosive, with inky black fruit followed by pencil shaving, chalkboard, wet river stone and all the other beautiful mineral notes that I so closely associate with Panzano in Chianti. Giorgio Primo is a baritone Tuscan red with spectacular depth and range to its inner voice. It sings loud and long, and in perfect melody too. It is a real beauty.

96 Vinous - Read

The 2015 Giorgio Primo is polished, nuanced and silky, with tremendous freshness for the year. A move towards picking earlier results in a powerful, explosive wine of real character and pedigree. The 2015 is vibrant and exceptionally beautiful. It is also one of the very finest wines I have ever tasted here. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

95 James Suckling - Read

A red with beautiful depth of fruit and texture that shows blackcurrants, blueberries and cassis bush as well as just a hint of sweet tobacco and walnuts. Full-bodied, linear and tight, displaying a plush tannin texture yet with agility and length. A wine in balance and focus. Better in 2021.

Technical Details

Blend55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot
WinemakerStephane Derenoncourt
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
Appellation(Panzano, Chianti Classico)
Alcohol14.5%

La Massa Giorgio Primo Tuscany IGT 2015

Proprietary Blends | Italy

WA97, VN96, JS95

$100.00 $89.95 | 750mL

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This wine is pure Panzano greatness and should be in any Italian wine lover's cellar. Wow! SUPER LIMITED!

Hailing from an amazing plot of land in the heart of one of the best terriors on Earth for Sangiovese, the Conca d'Oro, Giampaolo Motta has defied all odds by planting Bordeaux varietals here. Let's just say the locals weren't thrilled when this boisterous individual from the south came in to shake things up a bit. But, it's hard to argue with the results...

There was no stone unturned, and no expense spared getting La Massa to where it is today and we firmly believe it is on par with some of the great wineries in the world. The 2015 Giorgio Primo is a massive achievement and a culmination of years of soil studies and meticulous viticultural trial and error and the relentless pursuit of quality. With the consulting help of Stephane Derenoncourt, these wines have reached legendary status. Don't miss this stellar bottle of wine!

About the Producer

La Massa has 66 acres of vineyards exposed to the south in the Conca d'Oro of Panzano with an average altitude of over 1,000 feet above sea level. The lands are mainly composed of scaly clays and galestro. The hilly vineyards of La Massa have been farmed since the 15th century. Giampaolo Motta purchased the property in 1991 and released his first vintage a year later to much success. Stephane Derenoncourt was brought on in 2008 and his first vintage with the winery was 2009.