2019 Masseto Pre-Arrival Offer

Masseto, Ornellaia's neighbour and younger sibling, has been one of Italy's most celebrated and sought-after wines since its inception in 1986.
The 2019 vintage sees a break from the "traditional" 100% Merlot formula to now include 10% Cabernet Franc. As explained by estate director Axel Heinz, three key factors are behind this decision: the success of Cabernet Franc in their second wine Massetino; the popularity resurgence of Cab Franc in Bolgheri; and the hightened aromatic complexity resulting from climate change.

Other Reviews....
Intense aromas of blackberries and black olives, together with hints of rosemary bush and lavender. Perfumed and nuanced. Full-bodied, yet so tight and integrated, with weightless tannins that frame the wine in a precise and curated fashion. Very structured and built for aging. It’s rather shy now, but will reward those who are patient. A kind of stealth in its nature. A more thought-provoking edition of Masseto. Needs time to show its true self. Try after 2027.
99 points
James Suckling

The 2019 Masseto is fabulous. Silky, gracious and super-refined, the 2019 is a total knock-out. So often Masseto is a powerhouse at this stage, but the 2019 is so elegant, so precise. This is the first year that includes Cabernet Franc, 10% in this case. I can’t say I am at all surprised given how much Franc has added to Massetino. Red berry fruit, mocha, cinnamon and blood orange lend freshness throughout. The 2019 has just been bottle, so it's early. But there certainly appears to be a lot to look forward to. Drink: 2029-2049.
98+ points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Tightly wound now, with blackberry, black currant, iron, rosemary, cedar and toasty oak spice aromas and flavors. Though firm and compact, this has plenty of fruit that persists on the vibrant, lingering and complex finish. Reveals very refined tannins. Best from 2024 through 2042.
98 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

This bottle opens a new chapter for one of Italy's most celebrated and collected wines. The first vintage made entirely in its dedicated state-of-the-art winery (and the first vintage with a 10% dabble of Cabernet Franc added to what has historically aways been a pure expression of Merlot), the Masseto 2019 Masseto has two main themes at heart: concentration and elegance. And managing those two seemingly contrasting elements requires a little bit of magic. That's the Masseto magic we look for. The 2019 vintage delivers it in spades with lovely concentrated fruit, blackberry, integrated spice, tobacco, crushed slate, pencil shaving and lots of texture and fiber to push a lasting mouthfeel. The wine's richness translates into density and power to the palate, meanwhile the bouquet reveals fluidity and new sides as the wine opens in the glass. The finish is tapered and focused. Drink: 2025-2050.
98 points
Monica Larnter - Wine Advocate

Savoury notes on the nose, woodland fragrances, cedar, tobacco, blackcurrant and violets. Lovely fresh acidity fills the mouth, lifting the slightly grippy tannins and ripe cherry and plum fruit. Tannins are mouthcoating but fine, supportive and they have a nice feel giving structure to the overall feel. I like the texture here, the wine feels well worked with nothing sticking out. It's perhaps a little sombre and not so overtly vibrant right now with stand out dark chocolate, mint and liquorice elements but there is elegance here despite the power and concentration and the wine feels extremely well made. Malolactic fermentation began in 100% new oak barriques with all the individual lots kept separate for the first 12 months of ageing before being blended and aged for another 12 months in barrel. The wine was then aged for a final 12 months in bottle before being released. Drink: 2025 - 2045.
97 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

1.      There is no minimum order unless stated.

2.      All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

3.      Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

4.      The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in May 2023.

5.      These products are advertised in advance of their arrival and we strongly encourage you to order these only with other Pre-Arrival offers. An order also containing regular in stock items will be split for shipping and we may request you pay the additional freight charge.

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