Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto 2018

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto 2018

Vineyards

Tuscany, Italy

Winemaking and Maturation

The bunches were selected by hand on a double-sorting table before and after destemming, and then subjected to soft crushing. Fermentation took place in concrete tanks, small portions of vineyards in barrels at temperatures between 25 and 30°C.

Maceration times ranged from 21 to 28 days. Malolactic fermentation began in 100% new oak barrique barrels, while keeping the various lots separate for the first 12 months of ripening. Subsequently, the wine was blended and reintroduced once again into the barrels for another year, for a total of 24 months. As usual, Masseto 2018 was given another 12 months in bottle before being released on the market.

Tasting Notes

Masseto 2018 is a wine that perfectly respects its unique terroir and the vintage. Dark in colour, with an expressive nose of perfectly ripe cherries, plums, and spicy new oak.

The palate is broad and rich as one would expect from Masseto, but shows a refined and silky texture that is so typical of 2018. The finish shows great length with a touch of refreshing tannic grip. A particularly elegant version of Masseto that combines richness and elegance.

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