Masseto 2003 from Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia is an iconic red wine from Tuscany, produced exclusively with Merlot grapes. It presents an intense ruby color and a complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spices, cocoa, and tobacco. On the palate, it is rich, powerful, and elegant, with silky tannins and a long persistence. Aged for 24 months in barriques and 12 months in bottle, this wine is ideal with red meats and game, served at 18°C.
Italy - Tuscany Red Wine 100% Merlot
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Colour
Intense, almost impenetrable ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet
Complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spices, cocoa, tobacco, balsamic and mineral notes.
Taste
Rich, powerful and elegant. Silky tannins, great balance, long persistence with fruity and spicy notes.
Alcohol content
14% vol.
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux or Burgundy glasses.
Pairings
Roasted or grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle-based dishes.
Refinement
24 months in new French oak barriques, then 12 months in bottle before release.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel vats. Maceration for 20-25 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrique.