Where the Masseto vineyard now stands, there was once a coastal marsh centuries ago, over which clay deposits formed. Located in the vaunted Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Masseto was first released in 1986 and quickly gained a reputation as one of the world's most sought after and extremely allocated wines. ![]() ![]() Masseto is a rare, single vineyard wine made entirely from Merlot grapes grown on the vineyard bearing the same name. The 2015 Masseto takes the best of all those past vintages and confines those qualities to this single, spectacular bottle. Yet, it also reveals similar power, directness and linearity that we saw in the 2010 vintage. The 2015 vintage is characterized by a level of sheer exuberance that also defined the 20 vintages. Its many working pieces fit together with precision like a well-oiled machine. Nothing about the wine goes unnoticed or unchecked. The wine is absolutely teeming with sensorial spirit that is transmitted through the bounty of the bouquet and the solid tannins of the mouthfeel. ![]() The Masseto vineyard now covers seven hectares (divided into three plots), and the vines range from 30 to 40 years old. I'm told that Masseto might one day see other wines made under that same roof, so we can't exclude a future enlargement of the Masseto portfolio. The stunning 2015 Masseto is hitting the market just as the final touches are being made to the new Masseto winery. The release of this wine comes at a very happy time for the Masseto brand.
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