Masseto 2021 Tuscany - Italy Red G01

The Masseto hill is a special place... both a revelation and a mystery, as it majestically lifts its head to look out across the Mediterranean sea. This is where terroir victoriously transcends the grape varieties and where the blue clays of the Pliocene Era tell their ancient story.

Millions of years ago a deep marine substrate was deposited which transformed gradually into blue clay that came to the surface on this hill after thousands of years of erosion. The shells and fossils found embedded in the clays are a testimony to this.

Blueberries and black olives with violets and hints of sage and rosemary flowers.

Full and powerful with lots of fruit and vanilla on the palate.

A rich and flavourful red wine that is nevertheless beautifully held together. Muscular and powerful. James Suckling