In Bond Fine Wine. 2023 Masseto Massetino, Toscana IGT, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 17/20 (JR). Drinking window: 2025–2048. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Monica Larner (ML) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 2048-27-20 · Drink 2027-2048
The Masseto 2023 Massetino is a blend of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc and confirms the growing confidence and individuality of this blend. The 2023 harvest was not easy because of mildew pressure. The Merlot was picked after periods of rain, with Cabernet Franc playing a compensating role, yet the result is very positive, offering bright spiciness and layered mineral tones of graphite smoke a…
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 2025-09-04 · Drink 2025-2034
91% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc. A ‘challenging year’ with a very wet spring and rains again at the end of August. 100% destemmed. Malo and 12 months of ageing in barriques, 50% new, followed by blending and four months’ further ageing in concrete tank before bottling. Deeper than the Caiarossa 2022. Very fragrant and super-polished sweet tannins. Already a good drink. With only a little heat on th…
James Suckling (JS) — 95/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 2025-07-23
A dark, super-intense, rich and complex wine. On the nose it shows restrained bramble fruit, vanilla, cloves, eucalyptus and leather. Lots of graphite on the palate, with firm, velvety tannins, chocolate flavors, refreshing acidity and a chalky, oaky finish. Drink or hold.