{"product_id":"masseto-massetino-2020","title":"Masseto Massetino 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasseto Massetino 2020 is a beautifully expressive Tuscan Merlot that combines richness, precision, and remarkable freshness. Crafted by the iconic Masseto estate, it captures the elegance and depth that have made this producer one of Italy’s most admired names in fine wine, while offering a slightly more approachable and generous interpretation of the house style. In a region with a long history of world-class red wines, Massetino stands out for its balance of power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Massetino 2020 shows a deep, intense ruby color that signals both concentration and vitality. The nose is rich and immediate, opening with ripe cherry, dark plum, and blackberry, layered with forest floor, violet, graphite, and sweet spice. There is a subtle mineral lift that keeps the aromatics fresh and focused despite the warmth of the vintage.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rounded, and concentrated, yet carried by a lively, juicy energy. The tannins are ripe and silky, providing structure without hardness, while flavors of dark fruit, toasted spice, cocoa, tobacco, and a touch of balsamic freshness build toward a long, precise finish. It can be enjoyed now for its plush, open character, but it also has the depth and structure to age gracefully for well over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMassetino 2020 comes from Tuscany, where the combination of warm Mediterranean influence, cooling late-season nights, and carefully managed vineyard parcels helps preserve freshness in Merlot. The growing season began with a mild, humid winter and a balanced spring, followed by a hot, dry summer that concentrated the fruit before August rains restored balance and allowed for full aromatic ripeness. Harvest took place on 14 September for Merlot, with Cabernet Franc following two days later. Each parcel was fermented separately in concrete tanks with spontaneous fermentation and gentle extraction, then underwent malolactic fermentation in barriques, around half of them new. After one year in barrel, the wine was blended and aged a further three months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs wonderfully with roasted lamb, beef fillet, game birds, truffle dishes, and rich mushroom-based pastas, as well as aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C to bring out its aromatic complexity and polished texture. Decanting for about 1–2 hours is recommended if drinking young, especially to allow the wine’s layered fruit, spice, and mineral nuances to fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasseto is one of Tuscany’s most prestigious wine estates, internationally celebrated for producing exceptional Merlot from a small and highly regarded vineyard site. Over the years, it has become a benchmark for Italian fine wine, admired for its meticulous parcel selection, low yields, and uncompromising quality standards. The estate has earned a reputation not only in Tuscany but globally, with its wines consistently regarded among the most collectible and sought-after in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masseto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122482585842,"sku":"FW-8564","price":334.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/Massetino_35125269-e97f-44b3-9e9f-dc1c2117c03c.png?v=1777476259","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/masseto-massetino-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}