Tenuta dell'Ornellaia | Masseto 2017 | Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Masseto 2017 is a monument to Merlot — born from a single triangular plot of blue clay soils at the foot of the Tuscan hills, just a breath from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2017 vintage, warm and sun-drenched, yielded smaller, more concentrated berries that translate into a wine of extraordinary depth and pre...Show More >
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia | Masseto 2017 | Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Masseto 2017 is a monument to Merlot — born from a single triangular plot of blue clay soils at the foot of the Tuscan hills, just a breath from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2017 vintage, warm and sun-drenched, yielded smaller, more concentrated berries that translate into a wine of extraordinary depth and presence. Fermented in a combination of steel and oak tanks, then aged 24 months in new French barriques and a further 12 months in bottle before release.
The color is near-opaque, a deep inky ruby-black. On the nose, rich layers of concentrated black cherry, blackcurrant, and plum are interlaced with lavender, spice, liquorice, and a whisper of macchia mediterranea. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with densely knit tannins that carry the wine's considerable weight with remarkable grace. A vibrant thread of acidity runs through the finish, lending freshness and focus to what is ultimately a wine of immense power and elegance. Best from 2025 through 2045+.
"Strength with finesse."
-
Grape: 100% Merlot
-
Appellation: Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany
-
Aging: 24 months new French oak barriques + 12 months bottle
-
Alcohol: 15.5%
-
Drinking Window: 2025–2045+
Critical Acclaim:
- James Suckling — 98 Points
- Decanter Magazine — 97 Points
- The Wine Advocate — 97 Points
- Jeb Dunnuck — 96 Points
- Wine Spectator — 95 Points
< Show Less
