Massetino Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2023

Massetino Toscana IGT 2023 is the refined second wine of the iconic Masseto estate, blending predominantly Merlot with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc. The 2023 vintage shows a polished, expressive profile, offering aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis layered with notes of violet, cocoa, graphite, and subtle sweet spice. On the palate it is supple yet structured, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a savory mineral edge that reflects its Bolgheri origins. Approachable in its youth but built with enough depth and balance to age gracefully, Massetino 2023 delivers much of Masseto’s signature elegance in a slightly more accessible, earlier-drinking style.

"‘The idea of Massetino is to create a more approachable wine,’ states winemaker, Gaia Cinnirella. And combined with the plump juiciness and aromatic appeal of 2023, this is incredibly enticing. Ripe dark berry scents mingle with damp earth, Mediterranean scrub and chocolatey nuances. It has a steely energy, coiled and bright, its vertical structure padded out by generous juicy, creamy red and black berries, and supported by fine-grained tannins. It's a bold expression this year, with a slightly drying woody finish that should resolve with time in the bottles, but it's countered by freshness and a really lovely line of acidity which runs through the body. Delicious!" Decanter 96