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Masseto 2022

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Masseto 2022 represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking, born from a bold gamble in the 1980s that challenged traditional norms and established a new benchmark for excellence. Cultivated on the rare blue clay soils of Bolgheri, this iconic wine is deeply influenced by the unique coastal microclimate, which imparts remarkable complexity and balance.

Since its debut in 1986, Masseto has become synonymous with power, elegance, and sophistication. The 2022 vintage continues this legacy, showcasing a harmonious blend of intense aromas and layered flavors that captivate the senses. Rich, yet refined, it offers a mesmerizing bouquet of dark berries, subtle spice, and mineral undertones, reflecting the terroir’s distinctive character.

This wine’s prestige is further affirmed by its international acclaim, consistently earning high praise from collectors and critics worldwide. The 2022 release is available through an exclusive International On Demand - La Place de Bordeaux Pre-Arrival Offer, with dispatch estimated from April 2026 onwards, making it a coveted addition for discerning connoisseurs.

Masseto’s remarkable journey from a visionary experiment to a celebrated masterpiece highlights the exceptional quality and innovation of the Bolgheri region. This vintage exemplifies the perfect synergy between nature and craftsmanship, delivering a wine that promises both immediate pleasure and extraordinary aging potential.

Variety
Merlot
Country
Italy
Vintage
2022
Bottle Size
750ml (Bottle)
Closure
Cork
Cellaring
15 Plus Years
Organic Substance
None
Oak Type
French Oak
Style
Red
Brand
Masseto


Lot # 019
System ID # 470500

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This vintage of the 2022 Masseto is 100% Merlot. The nose is pronounced, leading with its mineral aromas of crushed dark stones. It smells like dissolved minerals, delicate peppery accents, black plum, red apples, lavender perfume, and sage. The aromatics are quite profound in this vintage, and on the palate, it’s full-bodied and more structured, with ripe tannins and a good deal of depth and richness, with the minerality shining through. Long on the palate, it’s generous all the way through, and while it feels approachable upfront, more structure comes through on the finish. Allow it some time in cellar and drink 2028-2058.98+ - Jeb Dunnuck
The summer was so arid in 2022 that the vines shut down and ripening was halted until mid-August rains arrived. This helped to preserve acidity in the grapes, giving sensational freshness to balance the rich and finely structured palate. Masseto 2022, then, combines the best of both worlds: fruit ripeness and concentration, and freshness and poise. It's not as immediately seductive as the 2021, but there is so much potential in this long-lived vintage. Scents of cool, damp earth, dark hedgerow berries, Mediterranean scrub, and cocoa and wood give a sense of what is to come once time has untangled everything. Zingy, crunchy acidity steals the show early on, segueing into a mouthful of succulent yet dense dark berries and spice imbued with plenty of energy. Then some balsamic herbs and floral notes lighten the palate, before a touch of salinity and some bitter herbs emerge on the finish, with a refrain of bright cherry. Something special. - James Button

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