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MASSETO
Among the first people to realize the potential of the great terroir of the Masseto Hill was the Russian- American enologist, Andrè Tchelistcheff; a man of huge experience who contributed to the conception of Masseto in the early 1980s. Tchelistcheff was a visionary, a man who combined knowledge and inspiration. He loved Merlot and immediately felt that Masseto Hill would, thanks to its characteristic terroir and unusual climate conditions, be an extraordinary place for the grape to express its beauty. Following his precious advice, the team at Masseto planted the vineyard and committed themselves to make, over the years, the dream come true.
At the top of the Masseto Hill, at an elevation of about 120 meters above sea level, the soils consist of loose clays and sand with many pebbles, which bless the wine with a marked elegance. This is the area defined as “Masseto Alto”. “Masseto Centrale” is the central part of the Masseto vineyard, which determines the soul and backbone of Masseto. With slopes of a 10% gradient, the high proportion of Pliocene clays defines the character of this terroir; providing power, concentration and tannic support, and therefore great character, structure and longevity. Finally, the lowermost rows grow on less clayey soils, giving the wine its breadth, softness, and generosity. This final area is called “Masseto Junior”. Within each of these three zones there are smaller areas that ripen differently and therefore require to be harvested at different times. Such a complex mosaic will naturally reflect in the wine by displaying great complexity and revealing multi-facet dimension.
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Masseto 1997
Tuscany
In original wooden case
6 bottles per lot
Among the first people to realize the potential of the great terroir of the Masseto Hill was the Russian- American enologist, Andrè Tchelistcheff; a man of huge experience who contributed to the conception of Masseto in the early 1980s. Tchelistcheff was a visionary, a man who combined knowledge and inspiration. He loved Merlot and immediately felt that Masseto Hill would, thanks to its characteristic terroir and unusual climate conditions, be an extraordinary place for the grape to express its beauty. Following his precious advice, the team at Masseto planted the vineyard and committed themselves to make, over the years, the dream come true.
At the top of the Masseto Hill, at an elevation of about 120 meters above sea level, the soils consist of loose clays and sand with many pebbles, which bless the wine with a marked elegance. This is the area defined as “Masseto Alto”. “Masseto Centrale” is the central part of the Masseto vineyard, which determines the soul and backbone of Masseto. With slopes of a 10% gradient, the high proportion of Pliocene clays defines the character of this terroir; providing power, concentration and tannic support, and therefore great character, structure and longevity. Finally, the lowermost rows grow on less clayey soils, giving the wine its breadth, softness, and generosity. This final area is called “Masseto Junior”. Within each of these three zones there are smaller areas that ripen differently and therefore require to be harvested at different times. Such a complex mosaic will naturally reflect in the wine by displaying great complexity and revealing multi-facet dimension.
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Masseto 1997
Tuscany
In original wooden case
6 bottles per lot
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