Chardonnay

This Tenuta Ornellaia wine is produced in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, in Bolgheri, a perfect place where the local microclimate favors the development of the flavors that the future wine will take on. A land not far from the sea, which with its influence in the summer months brings the breeze that benefits the ripening grapes, while in the winter months the hilly area behind it protects from the cold winds coming from the north, making this microclimate ideal for the development of vines.

Masseto and Massetino wine: among the Tuscan excellences famous in the world

This premium tuscan wine comes from the hilly area of ​​Tuscany, a land that is synonymous with great wines, and the Masseto Toscana IGT has received this denomination because it’s produced with Merlot grapes that come exclusively from the geographical area of ​​the Maremma but with very specific requirements. Masseto wine presents itself to the eye as a deep and bright ruby ​​red color, while on the nose it is a feast of aromatic herbs smells combined with fruity notes of currant and blackberry, with hints of spices such as cinnamon, cardamom and white truffle. On the palate the taste is full and enveloping, the sensation it releases is characterized by balsamic returns. The finish leaves fruity and spicy memories.

Masseto wine is certainly a fine Italian wine because it’s considered a masterpiece of aromas and flavors, so much so that it is beaten in auction houses all over the world. The price of Masseto wine may vary according to the year of production and, obviously, how it was stored. Alongside this masterpiece, the “brother” stands out: the Massetino wine, whose cultivation (also in this case) is controlled step by step. Intense ruby ​​red color almost tending to garnet, the nose releases a fruity cherry nuance, while the taste is in perfect harmony between alcohol and freshness. Both the Massetino and the Masseto wine for sale on Enoteca Properzio are a bargain not to be missed. If you’re looking for the best price of Masseto you can’t miss such special bottles.

Masseto dell’Ornellaia: discovering the best vintages

Masseto wine 2013: a wine with an intense ruby ​​red color, ripe fruity notes that stand out on the nose with hints of vanilla and cocoa. On the palate the flavor is full-bodied with excellent tannic quality, the finish in the mouth leaves a delicate hint of cocoa.

Masseto wine 2014: a climatically difficult vintage as, after a mild and rainy winter and a regular spring which favored regular development of the vines and regular flowering, a cold and rainy August was recorded which caused many difficulties in the ripening of the grapes. grapes. However, thanks to a sunny and dry September, the harvest went smoothly, so as to obtain an exceptional wine. The scent is fresh, with hints of red berried fruits.

Masseto wine 2015: perfect year from a climactic point of view, which led to a wine with excellent characteristics such as balance between aroma and freshness. In the mouth it’s undoubtedly sensual and rich in tannin, with fruity notes and hints of cocoa.

Masseto wine 2016: a qualitatively excellent wine, with an intense color and an aroma of ripe dark fruit, with hints of cocoa and spices. The perfect mix of fruity notes and ripe tannins is immediately perceived on the palate.

Another very rare and valuable red wine is the Marchesi De' Frescobaldi - Ornellaia 2010 special edition. This bottle has been created in collaboration with Michelangelo Pistoletto to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the winery.

On the site there are also many other wine masterpieces, such as the Sassicaia 1985 by Tenuta San Guido (the very year that gave birth to the myth of Sassicaia), the Petrus Pomerol 2015 (characterized by hints of citrus, candies, mulberries, cedar with touches of anise and lavender, well distinguishable on the nose) and the 3 litres Masseto dell'Ornellaia 1995 (best combined with game and foie gras).

Ruby red or plum colored, with pepper or leather rather than fruity notes, each wine has its own personality and distinctive character which accompanies it as time passes by.

Savouring fine italian red wines is a true sensory experience

From smell to taste, tasting a fine red wine is a triumph of flavors, smells and colors. It is the result of tradition and experience gained over time, handed down from generation to generation, under the banner of quality and excellence.

Thus, tasting a red wine turns into a unique experience for all five senses.

Every Italian red wine has its own fascinating history

The different characteristics of a italian wine make it unforgettable. Discovering its infinite facets is essential to fully appreciate and combine it at best, so as to enhance the dish with which it is accompanied.

For this reason, Enoteca Properzio provides technical sheets - with names, countries, regions and descriptions of wines - and detailed images, presenting all the hundreds of bottles and cellars available on the site.

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