{"product_id":"la-massa-asiram-toscana-2021","title":"La Massa Asiram Toscana 2021","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Massa’s site – set on a sloping valley, in a gorgeously picturesque backdrop of wild woodlands and rolling hills punctuated by the occasional vineyard – lies in the heart of Panzano, in Chianti Classico. This was the first region to have all of its myriad producers farm fully organic, a rather stunning achievement that really deserves more international attention. The quality of wines in this area is top notch, though the principal focus here is on Sangiovese, with a smattering of other local varieties. But Giampaulo specifically chose this site for the unique mixture of soils that would allow him to plant his favorite grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoing so would set him at odds with the powers that be, namely the Chianti Classico Consorzio, and rapscallion that he is, Giampaulo gladly parted ways with them in 2002. A parting gift – of Chianti’s iconic black rooster, spit-roasted over an open flame – was added to the back of La Massa’s labels, and Giampaulo never looked back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 100-POINT Asiram Merlot is grown on the estate’s dark blue and olive-hued limestone-clay soils and produced only four barrels in the magnificent 2021 vintage. Falstaff says of it so eloquently: “Extremely polished on the palate, with beautiful freshness, clear fruit and velvety tannins, complex in texture without being ponderous, precise, long, a masterpiece!” And what a true statement that is. Juicy, plush blue and red fruits intermingle with dried herbs de Provence, blood orange, iron, and white pepper, giving this a euphoric and robust presence. This is a collectible, ultra-rare Tuscan gem that should be in any wine lover’s collection, and our price can’t be beat. Why not treat yourself?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098068443433,"sku":"1008805","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1008805_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1778626933","url":"https:\/\/firstbottlewines.com\/products\/la-massa-asiram-toscana-2021","provider":"First Bottle Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}