Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia - Masseto 2022
The 2022 Masseto, produced by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia in Bolgheri, Tuscany, remains one of the world's most sought-after wines, a symbol of Italian elegance and power. Made entirely from Merlot, it takes its name from the unique terroir of Masseto Hill, a hill of mineral-rich blue clays whose natural drainage and multiple exposures provide a perfect balance of Mediterranean warmth and marine freshness.
The 2022 vintage, marked by a hot and dry summer, produced grapes of exceptional ripeness, concentration, and rare aromatic intensity. Thanks to rigorous plot selection, each micro-terroir of Masseto was vinified separately in concrete vats before a precise blend and aging for 24 months in French oak barrels, followed by an additional year in bottle.
The nose reveals a captivating complexity: blackberry, black cherry, plum, and violet mingle with notes of cocoa, truffle, and graphite. On the palate, the texture is sumptuous, dense, and velvety. The richness of the fruit is balanced with a remarkably fine tannic structure and a saline freshness that characterizes the coastal terroir. The mid-palate, ample and deep, evolves into a long, noble, and slightly spicy finish, where dark chocolate, warm stone, and blond tobacco mingle.
A Tuscan Merlot of absolute precision, combining the sensuality of the fruit with the structural rigor of great terroirs. A masterpiece of patience and expertise, it will fully express itself between 2030 and 2045. Serve at 17°C after aerating for at least one hour.
Grape variety: 100% Merlot
