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LOT 144

Lot 144

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 2005 (1) WA 94

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 2005 (1) WA 94
Lot 144 Details
TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 2005

Tuscany.
u. vts.

The 2005 Masseto (Merlot) is simply gorgeous. A wine of extraordinary class and personality, it remains very primary in its dark fruit, licorice, cassis and toasted oak. It offers notable concentration and well-integrated tannins, all of which convey an impression of awesome harmony, finesse and balance. The tricky growing season seems to have been less of an issue for the Merlot, particularly in the old-vine Masseto Centrale vineyard. The 2005 Masseto has been superb every time I have tasted it thus far. As is often the case, the wine requires at least a few years of bottle age before it becomes approachable. June 2008 WA 94

1 bt.    per lot $700 - $900

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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