Masseto

Toscana Merlot

9.641 ratings
9.520 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Martin G Rivard

Always a wolf in sheeps clothing!

Always a wolf in sheeps clothing!

Apr 15th, 2018
Brad Hemmer

Blackberry, spice, oak.

Blackberry, spice, oak.

Oct 26th, 2017
Shawn R

Love the texture of this wine. A must for any cellar.

Love the texture of this wine. A must for any cellar.

Oct 23rd, 2017
Bill Bender

The Ornellaia rep brought this from her cellar and it was the clear star of the night. Much more open for business than I would have expected. Rich, extracted wine with impressive length. Sage, fennel, expresso notes. Will likely shut down at some point but really sexy right now.

The Ornellaia rep brought this from her cellar and it was the clear star of the night. Much more open for business than I would have expected. Rich, extracted wine with impressive length. Sage, fennel, expresso notes. Will likely shut down at some point but really sexy right now.

May 19th, 2016
Maddalena de Zambiasi

Impenetrabile color rubino, quasi sangue. Intenso al naso con sentori verdi subito poi frutta a bacca rossa : more , prugne secche , ciliegie morello frutto maturo e composta. Tabacco dolce , porcino fresco. L'entrata in bocca si avvia morbida , appagante, poi un'ondata di freschezza che equilibra il sorso, tannino ben presente ma non acerbo, stuzzica e promette lungo tempo. Chiusura lunga e preziosa. Vorresti non finisse mai. Anche se giovane se ne apprezza lo spessore e la meritata fama.

Impenetrabile color rubino, quasi sangue. Intenso al naso con sentori verdi subito poi frutta a bacca rossa : more , prugne secche , ciliegie morello frutto maturo e composta. Tabacco dolce , porcino fresco. L'entrata in bocca si avvia morbida , appagante, poi un'ondata di freschezza che equilibra il sorso, tannino ben presente ma non acerbo, stuzzica e promette lungo tempo. Chiusura lunga e preziosa. Vorresti non finisse mai. Anche se giovane se ne apprezza lo spessore e la meritata fama.

Oct 6th, 2015
Erik Ackerman

Thank you Dave Del Dotto for sharing this amazing bottle. Young but rapidly improved after the first hour in the decanter. Going to be a monster vintage for years. #wine #masseto

Thank you Dave Del Dotto for sharing this amazing bottle. Young but rapidly improved after the first hour in the decanter. Going to be a monster vintage for years. #wine #masseto

Sep 17th, 2015
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.8

Merlot round table: seamless and expansive on mid-palate with very long finish. World class wine with the only negative that it doesn't taste particularly Italian

Merlot round table: seamless and expansive on mid-palate with very long finish. World class wine with the only negative that it doesn't taste particularly Italian

Nov 6th, 2014
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.2

Complex blue black fruit layers of restrained spice leather sophisticated tannin profile front and mid palate. Incredible length and silky tannins

Complex blue black fruit layers of restrained spice leather sophisticated tannin profile front and mid palate. Incredible length and silky tannins

Nov 6th, 2014
Jose Lopez

Luxurious and rich with spices and herbs. Great mouth feel too. This will be Heaven in a few years.

Luxurious and rich with spices and herbs. Great mouth feel too. This will be Heaven in a few years.

Jul 27th, 2014
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

8.7

Tastes expensive.

Tastes expensive.

May 1st, 2014