Masseto 2022

Masseto (hentet 13. okt. 2026): Masseto 2022 – Toscana IGT Druer: Merlot, Cabernet Franc (sorter nævnt i arket (ingen procenter)). Vejret (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 2022 vintage was characterised by a rather standard winter, with temperatures close to the seasonal average, followed by a cool and dry spring. This led to budding dates that were slightly later than usual. Starting at the end of May, however, temperatures were already quite high, touching peaks of 35°C and with a long period of hot weather and drought lasting around 75 days, affecting the natural cycle of our vines. Fortunately, these weather conditions were followed by rainfall, in the form of characteristic summer storms, which relieved the situation, restoring the physiological balance of the vines as they prepared for the 2022 harvest. September was ideal for the accumulation of sugars, aromas and tannins, thanks mainly to cool overnight temperatures. The harvest took place in excellent conditions, allowing us to choose the ideal harvest date for each individual parcel. The first Merlot grapes were harvested on 6 September and the harvest ended on 9 October with the Cabernet Franc grapes. Vinifikation og lagring (producentens tekst, engelsk): The grapes were harvested by hand into 15 kg crates. After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes were transferred to concrete tanks by gravity. Each individual parcel of the vineyard was vinified separately. Fermentation took place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts at temperatures of around 25-28°C, with pumping over two or three times a day and délestages where necessary. The maceration time was extended from 21 to 28 days, to favour the aromatic profile and extraction of each individual batch. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, with 100% new oak, keeping the various vineyards separate for the first 12 months of ageing. Subsequently, the wines were blended and returned to barriques for another year, reaching a total of 24 months of ageing in wood. After bottling, Masseto 2022 underwent a further 12 months of bottle ageing before being released on the market. Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Coming from a unique soil, the personality of the grapes used for Masseto 2022 is perfectly reflected in the wine, which expresses a concentration of small red fruits that are immediately recognisable in the glass. A vibrant, bright red colour, distinctive of its identity, opens the way to a rich mouthfeel and seductive flavour. Naturally powerful, it has its final months of ageing in the bottle, where it finds the perfect balance between strength and elegance that always define its style. Bolgheri - 57022 Castagneto Carducci Livorno - Italy