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Masseto 1997

RegionItaly
Subregion Italy > Tuscany
ColourRed
TypeStill

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Tasting Notes

The 1997 Masseto is fantastic, with a mineral character of paromaic as well as pencil and graphite. With sunny fruit of ripe liqueur and menthol, the palate is still ripe and sunny but pure and incredibly long. It has wonderful energy and charm, with notes of red fruit, hay, and tobacco. This is in a great spot and still has years ahead of it.

97
Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, January 2023

A big and powerful Tuscan Merlot, with loads of fruit and good concentration. Dark ruby color, with intense aromas of blackberries, spices and dried herbs. Full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Greatest Masseto ever made. Tight, needs time. Best after 2004. 2,500 cases made.

96
James Suckling, Wine Spectator, October 2000
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