Massetino by Masseto

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.

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
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)

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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