The Ornellaia Masseto has developed beautifully in recent years with regard to the evolution of oak and bottle aging. This is a very distinctive edition of the Italian Merlot that provides a silky and streamlined wine. The Masseto is a (cult) wine of great class! The taste is full, elegant, lots of red fruit, perfect tannins and an aftertaste of a perfect length. In the nose aromas of red fruit, such as plums, jam and hints of chocolate. This wine is now ready to drink, but will further develop in quality in the bottle, in the coming years. A wine of great class! The taste is full, elegant, lots of red fruit, perfect tannins and an aftertaste of a perfect length. In the nose aromas of red fruit, such as plums, jam and hints of chocolate. The 2018 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto is the first vintage produced in the new winery that is now fully dedicated and designed to meet the expectations of this iconic Merlot from coastal Tuscany. The new, fully gravity-driven building features angular concrete fermenters and an old-fashioned basket press. Dark fruit and ripe blackberries flow gently into spice, leather, chocolate and sweet tobacco. The wine shows generous extraction and concentration; however, it remains light and lifted throughout and so wonderfully balanced. The 2018 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto has been awarded 97/100 points by the Wine Advocate (Parker) and 98/100 by James Suckling and this edition is a unique 1.5 litre magnum. FACT: The Ornellaia Masseto is also a wine that is only distributed via the Place du Bordeaux where we as Grand Cru wines can buy directly. Be very wary of fake bottles of which there are many more on the market than the official Masseto so always buy this iconic wine from an official wine merchant. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address