Masseto
Masseto
AboutMasseto
Masseto lies near Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, on a hillside of blue Pliocene clay. In the 1980s, consultant André Tchelistcheff recognized the slope’s potential for Merlot. The project began within Ornellaia and now has its own gravity-flow winery.
Vineyard work is tailored to individual parcels, taking account of differences in clay, slope and exposure. In the winery, those lots remain separate through fermentation and ageing before the final selection.
Masseto 2009 Toscana
Italian Red
Ripe cherry, chocolate, spice and coffee give this Tuscan Merlot a rich, inviting nose. Full-bodied and generous, it delivers concentrated fruit framed by glossy, firm tannins. Freshness keeps the palate lively, carrying its fruit and spice into a long finish with the depth and warmth of the vintage.
Masseto 2006 Toscana
Italian Red
Ripe fruit, Mediterranean herbs and a touch of jam give this Tuscan Merlot a deep, expressive nose. The palate is rich and powerful, with tightly woven, polished tannins. Fresh acidity balances its concentration, carrying the fruit through a long finish that combines generosity with elegance and lift.
Masseto 2005 Toscana
Italian Red
Masseto 1998
Italian Red
Ripe black plum and dried cherry are layered with cedar, tobacco, graphite and warm Mediterranean herbs. The palate is opulent but controlled, with supple tannins, fresh acidity and an earthy mineral undertone drawn from the estate’s blue-clay soils. Time has softened the structure while preserving the wine’s depth and polished texture. Stand upright before opening, decant carefully for sediment and serve with slow-braised beef, venison or mature Pecorino.
Masseto 1999
Italian Red
Blackberry, black cherry and violet unfold into dark chocolate, liquorice, graphite and tobacco. The palate is concentrated and broad, with polished tannins, balanced acidity and a savoury mineral line that keeps the ripe fruit composed. Long ageing in new French oak is now fully integrated, adding depth rather than overt sweetness. Decant gently for sediment and serve with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini or a firm aged cheese.
Masseto 1999 3 L
Italian Red
Deep and composed, with black plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and candied violet opening into graphite, tobacco and a gentle earthy complexity. The palate is broad and concentrated, yet the texture remains polished, with supple tannins, balanced acidity and a long savoury finish. Extended ageing in new French oak has settled seamlessly into the fruit. A mature, structured Tuscan red for slow service alongside braised beef, roast lamb or aged hard cheese.
Masseto 2007 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Violet, raspberry and ripe berry aromas rise from a deep, concentrated core. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and structured, with silky tannins giving the dark fruit remarkable polish. Freshness keeps the scale in balance, while berry richness and quiet savoury detail build toward an exceptionally long, composed finish.