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Lot 75

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 2018 (3, OWC) WA 97

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 2018 (3, OWC) WA 97
Lot 75 Details
TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 2018 (OWC)

Tuscany.

The 2018 Masseto is the vintage surprise few of us could have expected. The season saw rains just before harvest, and vintners were forced into dramatic last-minute decisions and risks. The expert team at Masseto navigated those challenges with deft precision in this first vintage executed in the new winery that is now fully dedicated and engineered to fulfill the expectations of this iconic Merlot from coastal Tuscany. The new gravity-flow building has angular concrete fermentors and an old-fashioned basket press. Dark fruit and ripe blackberry bleed slowly into spice, leather, chocolate and sweet tobacco. The wine shows generous extraction and concentration; however, it remains light and lifted throughout. Welcome Masseto into your new home.May 2021 Drink to 2050 WA 97

3 bts.    per lot $2,800 - $3,000

Realised: $2,664
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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