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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Massetino Tuscany 2023

Reviews

96 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The Masseto 2023 Massetino is a blend of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc and confirms the growing confidence and individuality of this blend. The 2023 harvest was not easy because of mildew pressure. The Merlot was picked after periods of rain, with Cabernet Franc playing a compensating role, yet the result is very positive, offering bright spiciness and layered mineral tones of graphite smoke and crushed stone. Grown on a mix of blue clay and reddish marine-derived soils rich in fossils and sodium, the vineyards benefit from cool, water-retentive clays that help the vines cope with heat stress. Chalky notes add freshness on the finish, and the overall impression is one of depth, brightness and savory precision. Though often described as a second wine after Masseto, Massetino has achieved notable success by proving it has a distinct identity.

Technical Details

Blend 91% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Marco Balsimelli
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Toscana
Vineyard Estate
Farming Method Equalitas Certified Sustainable & Biodiversity Friend
Oak 50% new oak
Aging / Cooperage 16 months
Alcohol 15%

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Massetino Tuscany 2023

Name: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Massetino Tuscany 2023
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1013754
Price: 349.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Merlot | Tuscany

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$375.00

$349.00

750ML

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Massetino is Ornellaia’s Merlot-dominant estate wine, produced from some of the finest coastal Merlot in Italy and released in very small quantities that disappear quickly every year. The 2023 drew Decanter 96, James Suckling 95, Farr Vintners 95, a strong score from Inside Bordeaux (IB 93), Wine Spectator 92, and 17 points from Jancis Robinson, who described it as showing the vineyard’s classic depth and coastal lift. Fresh, voluptuous, and deeply fruited, with a plush mid-palate and the coastal freshness of Bolgheri giving it an unusual lightness of touch for a wine this concentrated. These are extraordinarily limited and generally sell out immediately on release. Grab them before they’re gone.

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.

$375.00

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750ML

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