Masseto

Toscana Merlot

9.663 ratings
9.523 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
Conrad Green

gorgeous perfume of plum, violet and back cherry. Subtle and delicious. Still young

gorgeous perfume of plum, violet and back cherry. Subtle and delicious. Still young

Sep 7th, 2023
Justin Bothur

blueberry fruit leather , a little graphite, noticeable Italian earth, a little ferric (blood) and animal quality with age but very nice all around. Tannins are still gripping, still a little young even after an hour decant.

blueberry fruit leather , a little graphite, noticeable Italian earth, a little ferric (blood) and animal quality with age but very nice all around. Tannins are still gripping, still a little young even after an hour decant.

Jul 5th, 2018
Andrew Lohse

This is why wine is considered a form of magic

This is why wine is considered a form of magic

May 25th, 2018
Ron R

So I said I was going to dry out today. Then I open my fridge and was greeted by Masseto. I could not walk away. It has not budged and is no different from how it presented yesterday. @David A Lentine and @Martin G Rivard brought these (yes, we had more than one). Love you guys for that.

So I said I was going to dry out today. Then I open my fridge and was greeted by Masseto. I could not walk away. It has not budged and is no different from how it presented yesterday. @David A Lentine and @Martin G Rivard brought these (yes, we had more than one). Love you guys for that.

Oct 17th, 2016
Ron R

The tsunami has arrived. Pure merlot with no escape valve. Tight and compact, with exceptional oak treatment. Notes of expresso, linze torte and a layering of ripe dark fruits. First Masseto and it could not be better. This has another 15 yrs of runway ahead of it.

The tsunami has arrived. Pure merlot with no escape valve. Tight and compact, with exceptional oak treatment. Notes of expresso, linze torte and a layering of ripe dark fruits. First Masseto and it could not be better. This has another 15 yrs of runway ahead of it.

Oct 16th, 2016
David L

Baby. 20 + years in it. We had two bottles of them opened up for 5 hours. No signs of age.

Baby. 20 + years in it. We had two bottles of them opened up for 5 hours. No signs of age.

Oct 16th, 2016
Matthew Smith

Winemaker GrapeSeed Wines

9.6

Drinking this beauty tonight. Wow! Amazing structure, mouth-coating. Fresh and bright, ageless, plum, cherries primary, Asian spice, vanilla, bright acid through long finish.

Drinking this beauty tonight. Wow! Amazing structure, mouth-coating. Fresh and bright, ageless, plum, cherries primary, Asian spice, vanilla, bright acid through long finish.

Aug 28th, 2016
Lauren Brooke

Showing well but likely even better in 5 years. Not as meaty as other vintages, still a Merlot like no other. Delicious.

Showing well but likely even better in 5 years. Not as meaty as other vintages, still a Merlot like no other. Delicious.

Aug 16th, 2016
Mike Trupiano

Stewed and raisonated. Bad bottle?

Stewed and raisonated. Bad bottle?

Dec 2nd, 2015
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.6

Oak is still on the forefront, but delicious plush fruit is beginning to peak out

Oak is still on the forefront, but delicious plush fruit is beginning to peak out

Dec 5th, 2014