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Masseto, Masseto 1995
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Description
To open a bottle, is to unleash a liquid kaleidoscope. A rare combination of sumptuous opulence and polished elegance. As a tribute to its rugged force, its softness, and the debt it owes to the soil from which it rises, Masseto was named after the rock-hard clusters of blue clay called ‘massi’ that form on the vineyard’s surface.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 1995 Masseto impresses for its silky tannins and exceptional finesse. There is plenty of power and structure in the glass, but ultimately this is a wine that convinces for its elegance and utter sense of harmony. The 1995 Ornellaia is now fading, but the Masseto has plenty of life ahead. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
A superb single-vineyard Merlot from a high-quality Tuscan producer, the 1995 Masseto vino da tavola exhibits a saturated dark ruby/purple color, in addition to a sweet nose of jammy black cherries, chocolate, and smoky new oak. The vintage's high tannin level is present, but it is complemented by admirable concentration, glycerin, and spice. Cellaring is required. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2016. Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 1995 Masseto impresses for its silky tannins and exceptional finesse. There is plenty of power and structure in the glass, but ultimately this is a wine that convinces for its elegance and utter sense of harmony. The 1995 Ornellaia is now fading, but the Masseto has plenty of life ahead.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A mature wine with berry, chocolate and mineral aromas and flavors. It shows extremely well for a less than perfect vintage. It's full and round with a wonderful silky tannin texture. It's so savory. This has come together beautifully with age. Drink or hold.
About the Producer
For 700 years the Frescobaldi family has combined tradition, experience and innovation with creativity and the pursuit of excellence. The family has always looked to develop and celebrate the diversity of Tuscany’s terroir, being proud owners of some of the greatest vineyards in this region. The Masseto hill is a special place, both a revelation and a mystery. This is where terroir victoriously transcends the grape varieties and where the blue clays of the Pliocene Era tell their ancient story. Millions of years ago a deep marine substrate was deposited which transformed gradually into blue clay that came to the surface on this hill after thousands of years of erosion. The shells and fossils found imbedded in the clays are testimony to this. With a heart as hard as stone and yet with an intriguing fragility, the clay knows just how to adjust to its environment & climate. This contrast is reflected in the intense power and silky elegance to be found in Masseto.
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