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The tasting |
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Intense, ruby red. |
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Delicate aromas of concentrated red and dark fruits, intertwined with spicy nuances that unfold with aeration. |
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This high-caliber cuvée offers an exceptional texture, with a silky touch and perfectly integrated, lace-like tannins. A true masterpiece. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Grilled red meats, rib of beef, rack of lamb, Italian cheeses. |
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From now until 2050 and beyond |
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The estate and the wine |
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A marvel of Italian viticulture and elevated to the status of a “Super Tuscan,” Ornellaia has left an indelible mark on the world of wine. Rooted in exceptional vineyards on one of Italy’s finest terroirs, the estate enjoys a growing reputation, fueled by stunning cuvées crafted with top-tier artisanal expertise.
Since 1981, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia has produced remarkable wines that captivate enthusiasts around the globe, including the legendary Masseto, a distinguished wine in its own right. From the picturesque Tuscan village of Bolgheri comes one of these world-class icons, known as “Super Tuscans” for their ability to rival Bordeaux’s most sought-after labels, such as Petrus and Cheval Blanc, while maintaining their distinct Italian character. |
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The 2021 IGT Toscana Masseto Red comes from a small hill rich in clay, planted with 7 hectares of Merlot, all meticulously worked by hand. This vintage, a pure Merlot—returning to the original style of the wine, without Cabernet Franc—offers a powerful expression, true to the estate’s signature, and is richly shaped by a long aging in wood. Black fruits, ripe cherry, spices, and cocoa create an intense, delicious aroma, which is complemented by a generous and expansive structure. Once again, this wine is at its peak, a textbook example of a great wine with legendary aging potential. Storing it in your cellar is an absolute must! Rated 95/100 by Parker. |
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Hand harvested in 15kg crates. The grapes are sorted and destemmed by hand. Each plot is vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in steel and wooden vats, followed by a maceration period of 21 to 28 days at a temperature of between 25 and 28°C. Next comes malolactic fermentation in 100% new oak barrels, after which the batches are separated for 12 months of maturation. The wine is then blended and returned to the barrels for a further year, for a total of 24 months. After bottling, the wine is aged for a further 12 months. |
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AWARDS |
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Robert Parker: 95/100 |
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