Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Massetino |
Label Name: | Masseto 2nd Wine |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Bolgheri, Tuscany |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 98 (Cellar Selection); Decanter 97; James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 95; Wine Spectator 93
Tasting Note
Bright blue/black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), violet and crushed stone, sandalwood and sweet spice. Polished, creamy tannins with lively acidity and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino/Parmesan. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, char siu or miso‑glazed beef, rich teriyaki dishes.
Production Method
Parcel vinified in concrete with indigenous yeasts; maceration ~3+ weeks; malolactic in French barriques (≈50% new); ~12 months in oak then 3 months in concrete before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Second wine of Masseto (Tenuta Masseto / Tenuta dell'Ornellaia). Estate planted on blue clay; renowned Merlot specialist. Massetino introduced from the 2017 harvest as a limited-production cuvée.