Masseto 2022 IGT, MO, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
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Masseto 2022
IGT, MO, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Masseto is one of the great names in Italian winemaking and is regarded worldwide as an icon. Created in the 1980s by Lodovico Antinori, the vineyard was planted from the outset with the vision of producing a unique Merlot of international stature. The name “Masseto” refers to the clay-rich soils of the Bolgheri hillside, which give the wine its distinctive identity.Since 2019, Masseto has had its own state-of-the-art winery, built largely underground and designed with an innovative gravity-flow system. At its heart lies the Masseto Caveau, where every vintage since 1986 is stored under ideal conditions. Vineyard management has been fully organic since 2012, with meticulous attention to detail both in the vineyard and the cellar.Annual production is limited to just 30,000–35,000 bottles, making Masseto a true rarity. From the very beginning, the wine has consistently earned top scores – including several 100-point vintages – and is now among the most sought-after wines in Italy. As a complement, the second wine Massetino was released in 2017, further broadening the estate’s expression.With its uncompromising commitment to quality, its unique terroir, and its international prestige, Masseto is far more than just a wine: it is a symbol of Tuscan excellence and passion in winemaking.
The 2022 VINTAGE was characterised by a rather standard winter, with temperatures close to the seasonal average, followed by a cool and dry spring. This led to budding dates that were slightly later than usual. Starting at the end of May, however, temperatures were already quite high, touching peaks of 35°C and with a long period of hot weather and drought lasting around 75 days, affecting the natural cycle of our vines. Fortunately, these weather conditions were followed by rainfall, in the form of characteristic summer storms, which relieved the situation, restoring the physiological balance of the vines as they prepared for the 2022 harvest. September was ideal for the accumulation of sugars, aromas and tannins, thanks mainly to cool overnight temperatures. The harvest took place in excellent conditions, allowing us to choose the ideal harvest date for each individual parcel.
| Country: | Italy |
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| Region: | Toskana |
| Producer/appellation: | Antinori Lodovico |
| Wine type: | Red wines |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Content: | 75 cl |
| Oranic/bio dynamic: | No |