Masseto 1998 is a pure Merlot from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Tuscany. This iconic wine, aged in barriques, features an intense ruby color. The nose offers complex aromas of dark fruit and spices. On the palate, it's full-bodied, velvety, and elegant, with a long finish.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine Merlot 100%
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Colour
Intense ruby red, tending to garnet with age.
Bouquet
Intense and complex, with notes of ripe dark fruit, spices, tobacco, chocolate, and balsamic nuances.
Taste
Full-bodied and elegant, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, persistent finish with hints of fruit and spice.
Alcohol content
13.5% Vol
Type of glass
Large glass for important red wines (Bordeaux Grand Cru glass).
Pairings
Roasted or braised red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes.
Refinement
Approx. 24 months in new French oak barriques, then min. 12 months in bottle before release.
Vinification
Manual harvest, fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, long maceration. Malolactic fermentation in barriques.
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