Masseto 1986

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Masseto 1986 is a mythical, historically monumental, and profoundly complex 100% Merlot that holds an immortal position in the history of Italian viticulture as the estate's very first official commercial debut vintage. The official 1986 vintage report describes a classical, highly favorable growing season on the Tuscan coast, characterized by a h...

Masseto was born ‘almost by chance’ in 1986 when it was decided to vinify the Merlot from the Masseto vineyard alone as it ‘promised well’. This small, exceptional and legendary cru has soon become a collector’s item sold in auctions all over the world. The first vintage was called very simply ‘Merlot’ but, from 1987, it has taken on the name of its vineyard ‘Masseto’.

The Masseto vineyard is a unique place. Blessed with the generosity of a...