Masseto 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for Masseto 2022

Tasting

Color 
The color displays a bright and vivid red hue.

Nose 
The nose reveals concentrated aromas of small red berries expressed with intensity.

Palate 
On the palate, this wine seduces with its richness and captivating character. The power is harmoniously balanced by the elegance imparted through bottle aging.

Food and wine pairings

This fine Tuscan wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, game birds and aged hard cheeses.

Service and aging

Masseto 2022 is ideally served at a temperature of 16-18°C. An hour of decanting fully reveals its complex aromas. To be enjoyed until around 2040.

An exceptional red wine from the prestigious Bolgheri region in Tuscany

The estate

Created in 1987, Masseto spans approximately 7 hectares in the prestigious Bolgheri region of Tuscany. Owned by the Marchesi de Frescobaldi family since 2005, this estate produces an exceptional 100% Merlot wine on unique clay soils. Masseto rivals the greatest Bordeaux crus and ranks among the world’s most sought-after Italian wines.

The vineyard

The Masseto vineyard benefits from an exceptional location within the IGT Toscana designation in Bolgheri. The unique clay soils, notably the rich blue clay, give the Merlot a particular expression, allowing the production of wines of rare intensity on this exceptional Tuscan terroir.

The vintage

Winter 2022 saw temperatures close to seasonal averages. Spring was marked by coolness and dryness, slightly delaying bud break. From late May, temperatures rose significantly with peaks of 35°C, accompanied by 75 days of heat and drought. The usual summer storms restored the vines’ balance before harvest. September offered ideal conditions with cool nights favoring the accumulation of sugars, aromas and tannins.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for Masseto 2022 are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates. After destemming and gentle pressing, the musts are transferred by gravity into concrete vats. Each vineyard parcel is vinified separately with spontaneous fermentations using indigenous yeasts at 25–28°C. Maceration lasts 21 to 28 days with 2 to 3 daily pump-overs and rack-and-return as needed. Malolactic fermentation takes place in 100% new barriques. Parcel aging is carried out during the first 12 months in barrels, then Blend for a further 12 months, totaling 24 months in oak, followed by 12 months of bottle maturation.

Grape variety

This wine is predominantly composed of Merlot, Masseto’s emblematic grape variety, complemented by a small proportion of Cabernet Franc harvested last.