Masseto 2005 750mL is a red wine from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy. The 2005 bottling is a single-variety Merlot from the Masseto site.
About This Wine
Masseto takes its name from the hard blue clay that surfaces in its vineyard. Its Merlot is grown in a patchwork of soils; Merlot from the site expresses the coastal Tuscan vineyard.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Plum skin and dark cherry.
- Palate: Concentrated dark fruit over rounded tannin.
- Finish: An earthy, measured close.
Serving & Food
Let this mature Merlot rest after opening, then pour beside roast lamb with rosemary; the meat works with its dark-fruit weight.
How to Enjoy
Bring to a dinner centred on Tuscan red wine, and allow time for the glass to develop.
Product Details
Producer: Masseto
Vintage: 2005
Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Grapes: Merlot
Volume: 750mL
About the Winery
Masseto is a coastal Tuscan wine from the Bolgheri area. The estate describes a vineyard of different terroirs, each offering a subtle variation on Merlot. Its name refers to the blue clay clods found at the site. The identity of the wine lies in this relationship between a single grape and a complex vineyard, rather than in a fixed flavour formula; older vintages can also show considerable bottle variation.