Masseto 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for Masseto 2022

Tasting

Colour 
The wine shows a bright, vibrant red colour.

Nose 
The nose reveals concentrated aromas of red berries that unfold intensely.

Palate 
On the palate, this wine seduces with its fullness and bewitching character. Power harmonizes perfectly with the elegance imparted by bottle ageing.

Food pairing tips

This great Tuscan wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meat, feathered game and mature hard cheeses.

Storage and serving

Masseto 2022 reveals its full potential at an ideal serving temperature of 16–18°C. Decanting for one hour allows its complex aromas to fully unfold. Ready to enjoy until around 2040.

An exceptional red wine from the prestigious Bolgheri region in Tuscany

The estate

Founded in 1987, Masseto covers approximately 7 hectares in the prestigious Bolgheri region of Tuscany. Owned by the Marchesi de Frescobaldi family since 2005, this estate produces an exceptional 100% Merlot on unique clay soils. Masseto competes with the greatest Bordeaux Crus and is one of the most sought-after Italian wines in the world.

The vineyard

The Masseto vineyard benefits from an exceptional location in the IGT Toscana appellation in Bolgheri. The unique clay soils, particularly the rich blue clay, give the Merlot a special expressiveness and allow for the production of wines of rare intensity on this exceptional Tuscan terroir.

The vintage

The winter of 2022 brought temperatures close to the seasonal average. Spring was characterized by marked freshness and dryness, slightly delaying budburst. From late May, temperatures rose significantly with peaks up to 35°C, accompanied by 75 days of heat and drought. The usual summer thunderstorms restored the balance of the vines before the harvest. September offered ideal conditions with cool nights, promoting the accumulation of sugar, aromas and tannins.

Winemaking and ageing

The Masseto 2022 grapes are harvested manually in 15 kg crates. After destemming and gentle pressing, the musts are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks. Each vineyard parcel is vinified separately with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts at 25–28°C. Maceration lasts 21 to 28 days with 2 to 3 daily pump-overs and rackings as needed. Malolactic fermentation takes place in 100% new barrels. Subsequently, plot-specific ageing takes place for the first 12 months in barrels, followed by blending for another 12 months, totaling 24 months in oak and then 12 months of bottle ageing.

Blend

This wine comprises mainly Merlot, the iconic grape variety of Masseto, complemented by a small proportion of Cabernet Franc, which is harvested last.