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The wine
- Colour
- Rosso
- Alcohol
- 14.5% vol
Critics' scores
- Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 95
From Italy’s most celebrated 7-hectare plot of Merlot, the 2011 Masseto is a wine of grand and lofty ambitions that happily materialize in the glass. This wine delivers on all the many promises it makes. First is the exceptional quality of the bouquet with seamless integration of dark fruit to spice, to chocolate, to Mediterranean herb. The aromas are presented in kaleidoscope effect so that many bright colors blend into one. Second, is the mouthfeel that is as supple, rich and persistent as you should expect of a wine of this pedigree. Lastly, is the wine’s aging potential that is already evident in terms of the integrated acidity and the richness of the tannins. In fact, the tannins are absolutely gorgeous here: They are silky, refined and delightful. It’s not the greatest Masseto ever made, but it performs beautifully nonetheless.
- Wine Spectator 97
Opulent and expressive, opening with coffee and vanilla aromas that lead to sweet plum and black cherry flavors. Leather, tobacco and iron notes contribute to the complexity. Lingers with a powerful, structured finish. Merlot. Best from 2017 through 2033. 360 cases imported. –BS
- James Suckling 100
Wow. Fabulous aromas of currants, rosemary, mint and orange peel. Perfect nose. Full body with perfectly integrated tannins. It's long and incredible with tangerine, toasted-oak, berry, terracotta and chocolate flavors. It lasts for minutes on the palate. This needs at least five years to soften but so spellbinding now.
- René Gabriel 20
Merlot. Sehr dunkles, dichtes Purpur mit schier schwarzen Reflexen. Umwerfendes, gewinnendes Bouquet, viel Holunder und Cassis, wunderschön eingebettete Röstnoten, Kaffee, dunkle Edelhölzer, komplexes, perfektes Bouquet. Ein schier ein Übermass an direkter, faszinierender und berauschender Merlotfrucht. Trotz der enormen Reife der Frucht gibt es keine kompottigen Ansätze und der Wein zeigt eine unglaubliche Frische in Form von Minze und einem ganz minimen Hauch von wildem Rosmarin und Eucalyptus. Im Gaumen geht es nahtlos wie in der Nase weiter, alle Komponenten liegen im Siegerbereich, im Hintergrund sind dramatisch viele Tannine vorhanden. Trotz seinen Versprechungen würde ich ihn in den nächsten 10 Jahren unbedingt trinken, denn in der Regel sinkt die Genusskurve nach 10 Jahren Flaschenreife massiv ab. 20/20 2017 – 2026
The producer: Masseto
Masseto is without a question, recognized as one of Italy's most iconic wines. A unique vineyard of just 7-hectares, planted upon soil rich in Pliocene clays, blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate and gentle sea breezes: this is the birthplace of Masseto. Set on a gently sloping hill, the vineyard is divided into three sections, which contain different clay-based soil types. The distinct variances between soil, climate, terrain, and tradition make up Masseto’s magnificent terroir. This is nurtured by a passionate and dedicated team which approaches each step of the harvesting and vinification meticulously. In the search of excellence, all of these components come together producing a unique wine, with impressive complexity and sublime elegance.