Masseto est un grand vin élégant et aromatique, aux tanins soyeux, qui voit le jour à la Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, domaine toscan de référence. C’est en 1984 que certaines parcelles furent plantées en merlot, avec pour modèle les grands noms de Pomerol. Masseto a néanmoins sa propre identité : concentré et suave, c’est bien un vin italien ! Les lots sont élevés 12 mois en barriques, puis l’assemblage final est choisi et retourne en barriques pour 12 mois supplémentaires.

Détails:

Producteur:	Tenuta dell Ornellaia
Région:	Toscane
Appellation:	Toscana
Millésime:	2023
Volume (en cl):	300
Couleur:	Rouge

Notes de dégustation

Vinous 95

Dunnuck 99

Vinous 95

Vinous

The 2023 Masseto, 100% Merlot, is a young wine that still needs time to come together. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, new leather, licorice and a kiss of French oak race across the palate. I find the tannins a bit large-grained relative to most years. This is a transitional vintage for Masseto. The oak imprint very clearly speaks to a vintage with a bit less structure than the very top years. I am very interested to see how the 2023 develops in bottle. Aging was 24 months in French oak, 70% new.

Dunnuck 99

Dunnuck

Bottled in the first week of December 2025, the 2023 Masseto is deeply expressive and layered, with aromas of wet stone, mint, vanilla, and petrichor, alongside a striking sense of chalky minerality. As it opens, notes of lavender oil, juniper, rosemary, and Amarena cherry coated in dark chocolate emerge with remarkable clarity. Full-bodied, it delivers power without weight, combining opulence with restraint. The tannins are finely structured, the acidity vibrant, and the length profound. This is a vintage built on precision and energy, with a structure that will reward patience over the long term. Drink 2028-2050.