{"product_id":"masseto-2020","title":"Masseto 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasseto 2020 is a powerful yet remarkably precise expression of Merlot from Tuscany, shaped by a challenging growing season that ultimately delivered exceptional balance and depth. One of Italy’s most celebrated wines, it combines concentration, elegance, and a distinctly mineral-driven character that has made Masseto a benchmark for modern fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Masseto 2020 shows a dark, saturated color that immediately signals intensity and depth. The nose is layered and expressive, opening with ripe blackberry, plum, and black cherry, followed by darker tones of cocoa, tobacco, graphite, toasted spice, fresh earth, balsamic nuance, and a subtle hint of orange peel.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied and muscular, yet beautifully composed. The tannins are dense, polished, and finely etched, while the vibrant acidity brings tension and freshness to the rich core of fruit. The finish is long, deep, and mineral, with lingering spice and balsamic notes. This is a wine with exceptional aging potential and will continue to evolve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasseto 2020 comes from Tuscany, where the vineyard’s distinctive terroir and climate help shape its signature combination of richness and finesse. The vintage was marked by a cool spring, early frost pressure, heavy rains in June, and then a long, dry summer that concentrated the fruit before cooler nights in late August restored balance and freshness. The grapes were harvested early and quickly to preserve vibrancy, with Merlot picked before September 14. In the cellar, each parcel was vinified separately in concrete vats with spontaneous fermentation, followed by gentle extraction, malolactic fermentation in new barriques, and an extended élevage of 12 months in separate barrels before blending, further barrel maturation, and bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasseto 2020 pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as grilled or roasted beef, lamb, game, truffle risotto, porcini mushrooms, and rich braised meats. Serve at around 16–18°C. Decanting for 2–4 hours is recommended now to allow the wine to open, though it can also be cellared for many years before approaching its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasseto is one of Tuscany’s most iconic names and is celebrated worldwide for producing a single-parcel Merlot of exceptional quality. The estate has earned a near-mythical status among collectors and fine wine lovers, thanks to its consistency, rarity, and ability to craft wines of both opulence and precision. Its reputation has made it a reference point for Italian Merlot and one of the region’s most admired modern producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masseto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122486321394,"sku":"FW-8364","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/Masseto_ed5b3683-65ce-459b-9c5f-06da6238a2a7.png?v=1777476281","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/masseto-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}