MASSETINO 2021 ORNELLAIA
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | ORNELLAIA - FRESCOBALDI |
| Denomination | Toscana Igt MASSETINO |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | Cabernet Franc e Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 15,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LI/813 |
| Winery headquarter | ORNELLAIA - Castegneto Caducci (LI) - Via Bolgherese, 19 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta with meat sauce, Fillet with green pepper, Roast meat, Hard cheese, Pot roast, Meat and game stew, pork knuckle baked |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Toscana Igt |
The "Massetino" of Ornellaia Winery is a wine obtained from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes hand-picked in the prestigious Masseto hill in Bolgheri. Each single parcel is vinified separately and fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in barrique. After a year the wine is assembled and put back in cask for another 3 months before being then bottled.
Characteristics of this Tuscan red wine
At the organoleptic examination this Tuscan wine shows a full red color; the nose reveals hints of ripe red fruits and hints of licorice and oak. On the palate it shows itself as an intense, full-bodied and structured wine with strong tannins and a nice acidity.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this red wine
This Tuscan red wine is particularly suitable for combinations with pasta with meat sauce, roasts and grilled meats. To be served at a temperature of 15-18°C in a large glass.
