Masseto 1997

Antinori, Lodovico

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The 1997 is still in great shape. Wow. This is a dazzling Masseto endowed with gorgeous fruit and a sexy, opulent personality. The 1997 isn’t the most complex or complete Masseto, but it sure is hugely pleasurable.

Score: 94

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2017 01 November 2011

The estate’s 1997 Masseto has developed beautifully over the last few years. It offers a heady combination of super-ripe fruit intermingled with notes of spices, herbs and tobacco. Full-bodied and vibrant, it comes across as packed with fruit, displaying superb length and a long finish framed by the lingering note of sweetness that defines this warm vintage. Despite its open, luxurious personality, there is plenty of structure underneath to support at least another decade of aging. 94/Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.

Score: 94

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2017 30 April 2007

Great dark color. Intense aromas of ripe currant, prune, dried fruits and fresh rosemary. Loads of fresh sage and other herbs. Full-bodied, with beautiful tannins. Decadent, yet wonderfully caressing. Fabulous opulence here. Merlot.--1997 Italian blind retrospective. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made.

Score: 96

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2007-2018 01 January 2007