Masseto
Toscana Merlot
Tuscany, Italy
Against all my principles. I think Italians should have Italian grapes. But, this is truly outstanding, the smoothness of mature merlot and still the color has barely faded after 17 years. My one and only bottle.
Against all my principles. I think Italians should have Italian grapes. But, this is truly outstanding, the smoothness of mature merlot and still the color has barely faded after 17 years. My one and only bottle.
Nov 28th, 2024
B bright and intense. Still pronounced alcohol. Pretty. A long time ahead
B bright and intense. Still pronounced alcohol. Pretty. A long time ahead
Sep 7th, 2023A little flatter. Good fruit- quite bright and clear. A little shrill.
A little flatter. Good fruit- quite bright and clear. A little shrill.
Oct 3rd, 2019
this big & rich example is aging wonderfully where the blackberry & black cherry are seamlessly woven in velvety tannins of minerals, mocha, licorice & spice
this big & rich example is aging wonderfully where the blackberry & black cherry are seamlessly woven in velvety tannins of minerals, mocha, licorice & spice
Jan 25th, 2017
Sleeper in that it is so restrained, complex, rich and concentrated, but shows cool vintage elements.
Sleeper in that it is so restrained, complex, rich and concentrated, but shows cool vintage elements.
Feb 27th, 2014
black fruit, lots of tannin
black fruit, lots of tannin
Feb 27th, 2014
1.5 hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A majestic dark ruby red color with a little bricking. On the nose: beautiful notes of plum, anise, smoke, vanilla, sandlewood, and a touch of tobacco. Taste: smooth, creamy, rich wine with a little black cherry, currants, mocha, spice, balsamic, toasty oak, and a long plumy graphite dry finish. YUM! Gonna be a wonderful Saturday night.
1.5 hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A majestic dark ruby red color with a little bricking. On the nose: beautiful notes of plum, anise, smoke, vanilla, sandlewood, and a touch of tobacco. Taste: smooth, creamy, rich wine with a little black cherry, currants, mocha, spice, balsamic, toasty oak, and a long plumy graphite dry finish. YUM! Gonna be a wonderful Saturday night.
Jul 10th, 2022
Opened a 2007 Magnum tonight that I purchased in Bologna. The wine was near perfection. Incredibly smooth, almost flawless.
Opened a 2007 Magnum tonight that I purchased in Bologna. The wine was near perfection. Incredibly smooth, almost flawless.
Mar 9th, 2019