Masseto by Masseto is an iconic, single-vineyard Super Tuscan red made entirely from Merlot, grown on just seven hectare…Masseto by Masseto is an iconic, single-vineyard Super Tuscan red made entirely from Merlot, grown on just seven hectares of blue- and grey-clay soils on the Masseto hill in Bolgheri on Tuscany’s coast. Crafted by the Masseto estate (histor…Learn More »
$1750
/750ml
2006 Retail Average
99
/100
2006 Pro Rating
Dark, concentrated fruit rolls into notes of dried plum, black olive, warm spice and a faintly salty edge, all wrapped in a structure that feels both muscular and poised. Masseto 2006 shows the richness and depth of great Bolgheri Merlot, yet holds itself in check with cool, firm tannins and vibrant freshness that keep the long finish focused and precise. It’s a hedonistic wine now, but clearly built for a long, graceful evolution in bottle.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Braised lamb shank with rosemary and olives; Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Masseto by Masseto is an iconic, single-vineyard Super Tuscan red made entirely from Merlot, grown on just seven hectares of blue- and grey-clay soils on the Masseto hill in Bolgheri on Tuscany’s coast. Crafted by the Masseto estate (historically part of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia), it marries the power and richness of perfectly ripened Merlot with a distinctive mineral-driven elegance and longevity, earning it a reputation as one of Italy’s most collectible and sought-after wines, often likened to “the Italian Pétrus.”