COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Masseto
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Massetino Masseto 2020 is a red wine from the Tuscany IGT appellation, produced by Masseto. It is a blend primarily composed of Merlot, with a smaller percentage of Cabernet Franc. The wine originates from the Masseto estate, established in the 1980s on a Tuscan hillside known for its unique clay-rich soils. Massetino is considered the second wine of Masseto, utilizing parcels and components not selected for the primary Masseto bottling, aiming to offer a more accessible expression of the estate's terroir and winemaking style. The 2020 vintage was marked by warm and sunny weather, contributing to the wine's concentrated fruit profile.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€330
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Massetino is the 'second wine' of the legendary Masseto estate.
Fact 02
It's often referred to as the 'Pétrus of Italy'.
Fact 03
The 2020 vintage benefited from a warm and sunny Tuscan year.
Fact 04
The blend is predominantly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Massetino Masseto 2020 begins with hand-harvested grapes, which are transferred to concrete tanks via gravity after destemming and light crushing. Each lot is vinified separately, with spontaneous fermentation initiated by wild yeast at temperatures between 25-28°C, lasting for 21 to 25 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, with a portion of new oak used. After 12 months of aging, the wine is blended and returned to barrels for a further three months before bottling.
