{"product_id":"toscana-rosso-igt-masseto-2017-tenuta-masseto-121917","title":"Tuscany Red IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Toscana Rosso IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nToscana Rosso IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto is one of the most iconic red wines of Tuscan production. Hailing from vineyards located on the hills of Bolgheri, it is made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, carefully selected to best express the richness and complexity of the terroir. It is a full-bodied and enveloping wine, elegant yet with a remarkable structure, capable of evolving over time, delivering ever new and deeper sensations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage details\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2017 vintage was characterized by a warm and dry climate, which required great attention in vineyard management. Rains at the end of summer rebalanced the ripening of the grapes, allowing the Merlot to achieve a perfect balance between sugars, acidity, and polyphenols. The result is a powerful yet harmonious vintage, with extraordinary concentration and surprising freshness despite the challenging climatic conditions.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe winemaking of Toscana Rosso IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto involves fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures, followed by a maceration of approximately four weeks to extract aromas and structure. After racking, the wine matures for about 24 months in new French oak barriques, where it refines and achieves its complexity. A further period of aging in the bottle completes the process, making it ready to face many years of evolution.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe elegance and power of Toscana Rosso IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto emerge from the first glance and are confirmed on the nose and palate with a unique sensory progression.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\nVisually, it presents an \u003cstrong\u003eintense and deep ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e, with violet reflections that hint at the wine's youth and concentration.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe bouquet is complex and layered: notes of ripe black fruits, such as blackberry and plum, alternate with elegant hints of dark chocolate, sweet spices, and balsamic touches. With aeration, nuances of tobacco and vanilla emerge, typical of great Merlots aged in wood.\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the palate, it is intense, warm, and enveloping. The \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e (the substances that give a dry sensation) are silky and well-integrated, while the freshness provides balance and depth. The finish is long and refined, with a return of ripe fruit and spices.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes to pair with Toscana Rosso IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis wine pairs splendidly with structured and richly flavored dishes. To best enhance it, we recommend serving it with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or roasted red meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef or wild boar stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses such as Tuscan Pecorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishes with mushrooms or truffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIt is a wine to share on special occasions, but also to savor meditatively, sip by sip, perhaps after a slight decantation.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging: how to store Toscana Rosso IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTo best preserve its evolutionary potential, Toscana Rosso IGT 'Masseto' 2017 - Tenuta Masseto should be stored in a cool, dark place, with a constant temperature of around \u003cstrong\u003e12-14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and controlled humidity. The bottle should remain horizontal, so that the cork stays slightly moist.\nThanks to its structure and the quality of the grapes, this red possesses an extraordinary aging capacity: it can evolve and improve in the bottle for over twenty years, developing increasingly complex and refined aromas.","brand":"Tenuta Masseto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415347097939,"sku":"T04-T016-2017-05C","price":1134.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/toscana-rosso-igt-masseto-2017-tenuta-masseto-121917.jpg?v=1764414461","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/toscana-rosso-igt-masseto-2017-tenuta-masseto-121917","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}