Masseto - Toscana IGT 2010

Masseto, a magical place

On Italy’s Tuscan Coast, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea near the small village of Bolgheri, sits a magical hillside. The wine made here was never meant to exist: Masseto. Humankind, the soil, and the vineyard: these are the three determining elements for its success.

Masseto is the name for a unique wine, vineyard, and estate. The potential of the slope where the homonymous Masseto vineyard stands was sensed in the early 1980s when the first vines were planted, contrary to all odds, advice and local tradition. The intuition paid off. The blue clay soil, the cool coastal breezes, and the excellent refraction of light guaranteed by the Mediterranean Sea contribute to the intriguing mix of power, elegance and complexity that distinguishes the estate's wine. Masseto has been internationally acclaimed since it was created in 1986.

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byAntonio Gallonithe1/1/2017

A wine of extraordinary purity, silkiness and finesse, the 2010 Masseto has it all. The flavors are bright, precise and exceptionally pure, but it is the wine’s total balance that is utterly compelling. What more can I ask from a wine? Absolutely nothing. There is often something magical about cooler, later-ripening vintages at the estate. The interplay of more moderate conditions with the inherent power of these sites can yield wines of profound beauty and brilliance. The 2010 is all that, and more.

Vinous

byAntonio Gallonithe8/21/2013

I doubt many people could pick the 2010 Masseto blind in a lineup of top-flight Right Bank wines. An utterly brilliant, focused Merlot, the 2010 Masseto is totally alive and vibrant. A myriad of aromas and flavors develop in the glass, but ultimately the 2010 has a crystalline quality that I have never before seen in Masseto. The 2010 isn't quite as extroverted as the 2006, but it might very well move in that direction over time. Readers who are used to the forward, explosive fruit typical of young Masseto won't find that here. Instead, the 2010 is built on serious energy. In my view, it is without question one of the very finest Massetos ever made. In 2010, only the older, core Masseto parcels (Masseto Centrale and Alto) were used.Drinking window: 2018 - 2030

Wine Advocate

byMonica Larnerthe8/1/2013

The 2010 Masseto is truly monumental, leaving you breathless and wordless all at once. Once you sip the wine, it takes a few minutes before you grasp the enormity of its beauty and potential. You almost have to wonder how enologist Axel Heinz could conceive of a wine this beautiful - and how did he execute it? I could wax poetic for hours: Dark cherry, chocolate, baking spice and tobacco smoke lift off the bouquet in thin veils and magical puffs. The quality of the aromas is exceptional, but again, the seamless integration is what makes Masseto a protagonist of Italian wine. No matter how much time goes by, that beauty will remain firmly etched in your memory bank. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030. This year Ornellaia celebrates the 25th anniversary of its flagship wine, the eponymous Ornellaia (1988-2013). General Director Leonardo Raspini and his team decide to celebrate with a commemorative edition of the wine packaged in an etched bottle with gold lettering.Drink: 2015 - 2030

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byPeter Moserthe8/1/2013

Sattes, funkelndes Rubinviolett. Eröffnet in der Nase mit einem feinen Hauch von Gewürzen, dann viel satte Beerenfrucht, viel Brombeere, im Hintergrund nach edler Schokolade. Sehr dicht und cremig, vereint vorbildlich Kraft mit Eleganz, öffnet sich mit dichtmaschigem, aber sehr fein geschichtetem Tannin, süßer Kern, saftig und salzig, zeigt enorme Länge und Tiefe, grandios!

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe7/3/2013

A wine with amazing depth and grace with super integrated tannins and currant, berry character. Full body, with great fruit and a long, long,long finish. Truly great. Great depth of fruit with layers of tannins and wonderful freshness. A classic quality in this pure Merlot wonder. Try in 2017.

Wine Spectator

byJames Molesworththe7/1/2013

Rich and concentrated, showing blackberry, plum, clove and spice flavors buoyed by dense tannins. With aeration, a cedar note emerges and the texture becomes smooth and seamless. Tightly knit and refined, this will be terrific once the oak has integrated. Merlot.Best from 2016 through 2032.Bruce Sanderson

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Merlot 100 %
Appellation	Toscana IGT
Millesime	2010
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Rouge

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Merlot 100 %

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Toscana IGT

Millesime

2010

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Bouteille (75 cl)

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