Masseto

Toscana Merlot

9.448 ratings
9.413 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Gilbert Van Hassel

Against all my principles. I think Italians should have Italian grapes. But, this is truly outstanding, the smoothness of mature merlot and still the color has barely faded after 17 years. My one and only bottle.

Against all my principles. I think Italians should have Italian grapes. But, this is truly outstanding, the smoothness of mature merlot and still the color has barely faded after 17 years. My one and only bottle.

Nov 28th, 2024
Conrad Green

B bright and intense. Still pronounced alcohol. Pretty. A long time ahead

B bright and intense. Still pronounced alcohol. Pretty. A long time ahead

Sep 7th, 2023
Conrad Green

A little flatter. Good fruit- quite bright and clear. A little shrill.

A little flatter. Good fruit- quite bright and clear. A little shrill.

Oct 3rd, 2019
Bill Shopoff

Opened a 2007 Magnum tonight that I purchased in Bologna. The wine was near perfection. Incredibly smooth, almost flawless.

Opened a 2007 Magnum tonight that I purchased in Bologna. The wine was near perfection. Incredibly smooth, almost flawless.

Mar 9th, 2019
P A
9.3

A challenging vintage for Masseto and much of Tuscany with too much sun and heat much of the crop was lost. The vintner debated bottling it only changing their minds at the last minute. Initially met with mixed reviews over time it has aged gracefully displaying high tones and mature fruit. It's hard to find but if you do give it a taste. Cheers 🍷

A challenging vintage for Masseto and much of Tuscany with too much sun and heat much of the crop was lost. The vintner debated bottling it only changing their minds at the last minute. Initially met with mixed reviews over time it has aged gracefully displaying high tones and mature fruit. It's hard to find but if you do give it a taste. Cheers 🍷

Feb 19th, 2017
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.6

DLynn had this 10 years ago

DLynn had this 10 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2016
Lars Fischer

Lars had this 8 years ago

Lars had this 8 years ago

Feb 26th, 2018
John Van Trijp

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Feb 24th, 2018
Aaron Hamrock

Aaron had this 9 years ago

Aaron had this 9 years ago

Nov 20th, 2017
Ron Siegel

Ron had this 11 years ago

Ron had this 11 years ago

Dec 29th, 2015