Masseto 2009 from Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia is an iconic IGT Tuscany, 100% Merlot. It presents an intense ruby red, offering a complex bouquet of red fruits and spices. On the palate, it's velvety, structured, and persistent, resulting from 24 months of aging in barriques. Serve at 18°C.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine IGT Merlot 100%
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Colour
Intense, deep, and almost impenetrable ruby red.
Bouquet
Complex and elegant bouquet with notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, cocoa, tobacco, and balsamic hints.
Taste
On the palate, it is structured, velvety with silky tannins, balanced, fresh, and a long, persistent finish of great depth.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux or Grand Cru glass, to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity.
Pairings
Ideal with roasted or braised red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, and truffle-based dishes.
Refinement
Approximately 24 months in new French oak barriques, followed by a minimum of 12 months in bottle.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel and wooden vats. Maceration for about 20-25 days. Malolactic fermentation in barriques.
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