2021 Masseto Toscana IGT 3 bottles case

The 2021 Masseto is the latest jewel from Tuscany’s most celebrated Merlot vineyard, a wine that has become a modern legend since its first release in 1986. Situated on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri, the Masseto vineyard covers just 11 hectares on a unique patchwork of clay-rich soils that give the wine its unmistakable depth and character. Often referred to as “the Petrus of Italy,” Masseto is produced in tiny quantities and embodies the perfect fusion of Italian warmth with Bordeaux-inspired elegance.

The 2021 vintage reflects a year of superb balance, where warm summer days were moderated by coastal breezes, allowing for even ripening and concentration without excess. Crafted entirely from Merlot, the grapes were harvested by hand, vinified in small lots, and aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, followed by an additional year in bottle before release. The result is a wine of purity, structure, and immense ageing potential.

In the glass, it reveals a deep, opaque ruby colour and an opulent bouquet of black cherry, plum, and wild blackberry. Floral accents of violet and dried rose mingle with hints of dark chocolate, graphite, cedar, and espresso. Secondary and tertiary layers unfold with truffle, tobacco leaf, crushed stone, and warm spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, with powerful yet refined tannins, exceptional freshness, and a finish of remarkable length and complexity.

Critics have acclaimed the 2021 Masseto as a monumental vintage, praising its precision, elegance, and long life ahead. Already captivating in its youth after careful decanting, it is destined to evolve gracefully for decades, making it a treasured addition to any serious collector’s cellar.