Masseto 2021

The Masseto from Tenuta Masseto is among the most important, rare, and prestigious red wines in the world, a king of Italian enological history that converses with the greatest wines of the global enological landscape. A masterpiece of absolute power and elegance that calling it excellence is almost a diminutive. It is sought after by the greatest wine collectors and is a star at international auctions. In short, it is a liquid work of great value capable of integrating modernity and tradition in a mythological and legendary interpretation of a unique terroir. The first label was launched in 1986 with the simple name of “Merlot”, a few years later the estate renamed it Masseto. Since that day it has begun to conquer the market, gaining national and international recognition year after year, proving to have an invaluable worth.

The red Masseto is a mosaic of the best Merlot grapes from three subzones of the Bolgheri territory: Junior, Alto, and Centrale. Each has different territorial characteristics and differing morphological compositions. The vineyards extend over 7 hectares cultivated in a charming territory, characterized by Pliocene clays. After a meticulous control of each single grape, the berries are pressed to obtain a nectar of great value. Each plot of the vineyard ferments individually both in stainless steel tanks and in wood and macerates for 15-20 days, before being aged in barrique for a year. The blending of the different base wines is carried out by the oenologist Axel Heinz who “harmonically combines the many facets given by each plot”, in order to faithfully reflect the vintage and preserve all the personality and strength. It is then reintroduced into barrique for another year, before being bottled.

The wine Masseto presents itself with an elegant appearance of intense ruby red color. The aromatic bouquet is a meeting of olfactory sensations that vibrate in unison creating a melody of great value. Blueberries, blackberries, and wild berries compose the fruity symphony, to which are added notes