2020 Massetino Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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DC 95 JS 95 WA 95 JD 94 WS 92
DC 95

Decanter, September 2022

The estate's second wine, Massetino is produced in even smaller quantities than the flagship Masseto. First produced in the 2017 vintage from younger vines now approaching 20 years old, with some plot selection too, it...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, July 2023

Very floral and perfumed with red fruits and hints of sandalwood. Medium body, very fresh and fine yet open grained. Crisp and long. Hard not to drink now. But better in three or four years when it comes together. 97%...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2022

The Masseto 2020 Massetino (Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc) is extremely generous and rich. This wine puts it all out there in full view with a bouquet that is stitched together with ripe blackberry and black...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, January 2023

94+ The 2020 Massetino pours a rich ruby hue, with a perfume of crushed violets, ripe plum, lavender, and candied raspberry. It is full-bodied and has fresh acidity without any edginess. With notes of ripe red plum and...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, December 2022

This red is saturated with blackberry, blueberry and plum fruit aligned to a smooth texture. Moderately dense, with tannins emerging as this winds down on the long finish. A hint of bitter chocolate lingers. Merlot and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Proprietary Blend
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Vintage
2020
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
15.00%
Closure
Cork

The 2020 Massetino Toscana IGT is a proprietary blend from the Veneto region in Italy, produced by Massetino. This red wine, sealed with a cork closure, is a product of younger vines, some nearing 20 years old, and includes a small proportion of Cabernet Franc along with Merlot.

Jeb Dunnuck, reviewing the wine on January 26, 2023, scored it at 94+, noting its "rich ruby hue" and "perfume of crushed violets, ripe plum, lavender, and candied raspberry." He describes the wine as full-bodied with fresh acidity and a youthful tannin structure, suggesting it will reach its full potential within 10-15 years. Dunnuck also highlights the wine's "great length" and "attractive flourish and lift of menthol."

Decanter's review from September 3, 2022, also awards the wine a high score of 95, praising its "beautifully aromatic plum and cherry scents" and "soft, bright cherry and peppery spice." This publication underscores the wine's clean acidity and fine-grained tannins, recommending it be enjoyed between 2022 and 2040. Decanter finds the finish to be "long, floral and fresh," calling it a "gorgeous" wine.

James Suckling, in his July 25, 2023 review, similarly rates the wine at 95, describing it as "very floral and perfumed with red fruits and hints of sandalwood." Suckling notes its medium body, freshness, and crisp, long finish, suggesting it will be even better after 2026 due to its blend of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Wine Spectator provides a slightly lower but still commendable score of 92 on December 15, 2022. Their review highlights the wine's "blackberry, blueberry and plum fruit" and "smooth texture," with tannins that emerge towards the long finish. A hint of "bitter chocolate lingers," making it suitable for drinking now through 2032.

Finally, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, in a review dated May 12, 2022, also awards the wine 95 points. They describe it as "extremely generous and rich," with a bouquet featuring "ripe blackberry and black cherry preserves, black stone or pencil shaving, sweet spice, cigar, smoke, and tar." The review emphasizes the warmth and concentration of the vintage, suggesting it offers a "clear identity for Massetino."

Overall, the 2020 Massetino Toscana IGT is a highly regarded wine with a broad appeal, praised for its aromatic complexity, fresh acidity, and long finish.