Masseto 2021 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Tenuta dell' Ornellaia
Jaar	2021
Land	Italië
Streek	Toscane
Druif	Merlot
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2027-2055
Voorraad	6

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (95)

The 2021 Masseto is back to being 100% Merlot. Recent past vintages saw a tiny part of Cabernet Franc. That second varietal in the blend represents the proverbial "tax" one must pay in the face of climate change, especially when making wine on the sun-drenched Tuscan Coast. This is a very rich and elaborate expression with the extract, tannic tightness and the hefty 15.5% alcohol content to match. It comes off as quite big-boned or monotone. The wine is redolent of blackberry confit and cooked cherry, with a wide range of sweet oak spices to close. There is dark chocolate with a thin lining of creamy mint filling. Within the context of that fullness and generous fruit weight, Masseto is quite a commitment in terms of price and further cellaring. More bottle aging is an absolute requirement.

James Suckling (98)

Blueberries and black olives with violets and hints of sage, as well as rosemary flowers. Full and powerful with lots of fruit and vanilla on the palate. A rich and flavorful red, yet held together beautifully. Muscular and powerful. Needs five or six years to come together.