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The tasting |
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Deep red with purplish highlights. |
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Aromas of red and black fruits punctuated by notes of sweet spices. |
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Rich and generous, with intense flavors of ripe fruit, this cuvée offers the most refined expression of the vineyard and this sun-drenched vintage. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass. |
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Grilled red meats, prime rib, rack of lamb, Italian cheeses. |
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From now until 2040, and even longer for enthusiasts. |
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The estate and the wine |
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A marvel of Italian viticulture, elevated to the ranks of "super Tuscans," Ornellaia forever leaves its mark on the global wine industry. Nestled on an exceptional vineyard heritage, in one of Italy's greatest terroirs, the estate enjoys an ever-growing reputation, justified by flamboyant cuvées crafted with top-notch artisanal expertise.
Since 1981, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia has been producing exceptional wines that captivate the world, including the legendary Masseto cuvée, which has become a distinct cru, vinified separately. It is in the picturesque Tuscan village of Bolgheri that one of these world-class icons is born, competing with the most sought-after Bordeaux wines like Petrus or Cheval Blanc, yet never losing its Italian identity. |
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The 2020 Red IGT Toscana Massetino blends a touch of Cabernet Franc with Merlot, creating a rich and generous wine that follows in the footsteps of its illustrious counterpart. The ripe, intensely expressive fruit aromas—shaped by a sun-drenched vintage—are beautifully defined, offering perhaps the finest interpretation of this wine to date. First introduced in 2017, this second label from Masseto provides an earlier glimpse into the estate’s signature style. Awarded 95/100 by Parker. |
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Harvested by hand. De-stemming, light pressing. Vinification of each parcel separately, spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts with temperature control at 25-28°C, 2 or 3 pump-overs per day, delestage if necessary, vatting for 21 to 28 days. Aged for 12 months in barrels, 50% of which are new, then blended and aged in barrels for a further 3 months before bottling. |
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AWARDS |
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Robert Parker : 95/100 |
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