Masseto 2016 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Toscana IGT 100% Merlot 0.75L

Masseto 2016 - A Masterpiece of Italian Oenology

Masseto 2016 is one of the most coveted and prestigious wines in the world, produced by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia in the Toscana IGT, Bolgheri region. This red wine of absolute excellence is made from 100% Merlot grapes from a unique vineyard of only 7 hectares with extremely rare Pliocene blue clay soils.

Unique and Exceptional Terroir

The Masseto vineyard is one of Italy's most special terroirs, divided into three distinct plots with different types of clay. The Pliocene blue clay is extremely rare and gives the wine extraordinary depth, complexity, and aging potential. This unique soil retains water ideally, allowing the vines to thrive even in adverse conditions.

Natural Winemaking Philosophy

Masseto's winemaking philosophy is to follow nature without forcing things. The vines are meticulously managed by hand, with selective harvests and extreme attention to detail. In the cellar, intervention is minimal - the extraordinarily concentrated grapes do not require sophisticated winemaking, only simple and respectful operations that preserve their purity and authenticity.

Sublime Sensory Profile

Masseto 2016 presents complex and deep aromas of ripe dark fruits, plums, black cherries, oriental spices, dark chocolate, mineral notes of graphite, and hints of tobacco and leather. On the palate, it is of supreme elegance, with a velvety and silky texture, refined and perfectly integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, and an extraordinarily long and persistent finish.

Collector's Wine

This is a collector's wine with enormous aging potential (20-30 years or more). Ideal for special occasions and to accompany noble red meats, game, black truffles, and high-end gastronomy dishes.

Volume: 750ml | Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany | Country: Italy | Grape variety: 100% Merlot | Soil: Pliocene Blue Clay