Wine Ornellaia, "Masseto", Toscana IGT, 2008, 6 L
Tasting Notes
Wine fascinating ruby color.
The wine has a deep, complex, perfectly balanced taste with well integrated into the structure of velvety tannins and incredibly long, silky finish.
Exquisite, multifaceted flavor of the wine enchants with its harmony. His sumptuous bouquet reveals notes of ripe cherries and other berries, licorice, which are complemented by hints of Mediterranean herbs, spices and light nuances of cocoa.
The wine goes well with grilled meats or grilled meat, spicy dishes, game and mature cheeses.
Interesting Facts
"Masseto" - a rare and exclusive wine made from Merlot grapes, which is grown on a small eponymous vineyard area of about 3 hectares. Today wine "Masseto" is one of the most popular in the world. "Masseto" - a frequent participant in major international auctions, it is constantly ranks high in the most prestigious wine rankings.
Climatic conditions in 2008 were characterized by frequent rains in spring and warm dry summers, which contributed to lower yields. This year gave more elegant, subtle and beautifully balanced wine. Due to the cool weather in early September, the grape ripening periods increased, which contributed to the accumulation of aromatic substances and phenolic ripeness of grapes. According to Robert Parker, "Masseto", 2008 - full-bodied wine with good structure, reminiscent of vintage 2006. Harvest for this wine were harvested from 3 to 15 September, allowing the grapes to ripen to the desired concentration. Grapes subjected to destemming and soft pressing. Fermented wine wooden containers at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C for 18-20 days. Extract was held in the new French oak barrels Allier for 24 months and then 12 months in bottles. Wine storage capacity - 15-25 years.
Winery Tenuta dell'Ornellaia was founded Marquis Lodovico Antinori, a representative of the famous wine Antinori family, in 1981, it is located in a beautiful part of Tuscany. From the outset, the company's goal was to create outstanding wines. Thanks to the passion and dedication, coupled with a unique terroir and an exceptional climate are producing wines have gained a resounding success and glory, and the winery Tenuta dell'Ornellaia has become one of the most important in the world.
Philosophy Tenuta del'Ornellayya based on the pursuit of high quality. Vineyards are farms in Bolgheri, Tuscany subregion, located off the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The mild Mediterranean climate and beautiful soil provide ideal conditions for ripening grapes. The total area is 97 hectares of vineyards, the vineyards grow varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Production is carried out on the basis of the characteristics of the harvest, the grapes are harvested by hand only when it reaches optimum maturity. In homage to the unique and precious terroir grapes from each vineyard is fermented separately. Thanks to the people who invest in the work of your heart and soul, to create a truly unique and great "Supertuscan" wine.
Today, agriculture is a company Marchesi de'Frescobaldi, owned by famous wine Frescobaldi family - one of the best wine producers in Italy.
