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Masseto--Vintage 1993
Tuscany. Estate-bottled: Antinori
Lot 640 is offered in an original wooden case. Lot 641: Three bottles are offered in a carton, the rest are offered in an original wooden
Tasting Note: The single vineyard, 100 barrel-fermented Merlot, Masseto, is stunning in both the 1992 and 1993 vintages. The 1993 Masseto reveals a deeper, more saturated ruby/purple color, plenty of sweet, toasty oak, gobs of fruit, full body, plenty of suppleness, and gorgeously pure, sweet fruit. In a blind tasting, it would be easy to mistake for a top-notch, right bank Bordeaux. The 1993 is still youthful, but accessible. It can be drunk now and over the next 10-12 years. It should come as no surprise that this wine is Italy's greatest Merlot, and is in a class with the first-growths of Bordeaux. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #112 (Aug 1997)
1 magnum per lot
Tuscany. Estate-bottled: Antinori
Lot 640 is offered in an original wooden case. Lot 641: Three bottles are offered in a carton, the rest are offered in an original wooden
Tasting Note: The single vineyard, 100 barrel-fermented Merlot, Masseto, is stunning in both the 1992 and 1993 vintages. The 1993 Masseto reveals a deeper, more saturated ruby/purple color, plenty of sweet, toasty oak, gobs of fruit, full body, plenty of suppleness, and gorgeously pure, sweet fruit. In a blind tasting, it would be easy to mistake for a top-notch, right bank Bordeaux. The 1993 is still youthful, but accessible. It can be drunk now and over the next 10-12 years. It should come as no surprise that this wine is Italy's greatest Merlot, and is in a class with the first-growths of Bordeaux. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #112 (Aug 1997)
1 magnum per lot