Ornellaia (Tenuta) - Masseto 2022 3PK 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Ornellaia (Tenuta)
Country	Italy
Region	Toscana
Varietal	Merlot
Vintage	2022
Sku	RD13520
Size	750ml

 

The 2022 Masseto opens with a striking bouquet of crushed dark stones, black plum, red apple, lavender, sage and delicate peppery notes—minerality and fruit entwined seamlessly.  On the palate it reveals a full‑bodied, structured profile marked by ripe tannins, precise acidity, dense dark‑berry fruit and a saline mineral thread that runs throughout. Zingy freshness contrasts with the rich mid‑palate, the finish expansive yet tightly woven with bitter herb, specialty spice and flint.  While approachable in its intensity, this wine is built to age—critics suggest a drinking window beginning around 2028 and extending well into the 2040s or beyond. 

The estate behind Masseto is the illustrious Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, situated in Tuscany’s bolstered Bolgheri region, and regarded as one of Italy’s most iconic producers. Their focus is uncompromising: a single vineyard of Merlot planted on rare blue‑clay soils, a meticulous approach to viticulture and cellar work, and production in tiny quantities ensure every bottle reflects pure terroir and ambition. The 2022 vintage showcases the estate’s refined evolution—precision, depth and elegance remain the guiding principles even in a vintage of great concentration.On the ground, the winemaking team crafted the vintage with careful attention to the need for freshness in the face of a hot summer: despite the heat, the team managed canopy, water stress, and harvest timing to preserve acidity and integrity. The fruit is hand‑picked, vineyard parcels are vinified separately, and ageing occurs in 100% new French oak before the final blend is assembled—each step tai