In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, cedar

Palate: dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs

Masseto's second wine, introduced 2017. Merlot-Cabernet Franc Toscana IGT from younger Masseto vines.

What it pairs with

  • Beef short rib stew
    Merlot weight handles braised beef.
  • Truffle-shaved pasta
    Iron-graphite meets truffle.
  • Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey
    Sweet umami amplifies the wine's mid-palate.

History

Massetino is Masseto's second wine, introduced 2017 from younger Masseto vines plus a small Cabernet Franc component.

  1. 2017 — First vintage of Massetino

Facts

Producer
Masseto
Grapes
Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (20%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
18 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 300 to 500 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
2017

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 97 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
  • Vinous 96 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cabernet franc cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid merlot mood bold mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price luxury still red super tuscan
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