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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2038.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Massetino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Beef short rib stew, Truffle-shaved pasta, Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Massetino is Masseto's second wine, introduced 2017 from younger Masseto vines plus a small Cabernet Franc component.
- 2017: First vintage of Massetino
Facts
- Producer
- Masseto · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Massetino
What does Massetino taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet, cedar. On the palate, dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Masseto's second wine, introduced 2017. Merlot-Cabernet Franc Toscana IGT from younger Masseto vines.
When should I drink Massetino?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Massetino?
Beef short rib stew is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Truffle-shaved pasta and Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey. Merlot weight handles braised beef.
What grapes are in Massetino?
The blend is Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (20%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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