Masseto 1994

The Masseto 1994 showcases its excellence with a remarkable presentation of color, offering a visual testament to its character. The nose is a captivating journey into the vintage, where the warmth of the year is evident through the exuberant aromas of super-ripe and dense fruit. Layers of complexity emerge, inviting intrigue and anticipation. Upon the palate, this vintage unveils its structure with grace, ensuring the wine's endurance for another decade of exceptional enjoyment. The interplay of flavors and textures creates a symphony of sensations, capturing the essence of a long-forgotten year. The 1994 Masseto stands as a superlative expression of its time and terroir, a testament to its craftsmanship and potential. This vintage is a stunning gem that continues to captivate and impress, reminding enthusiasts of the magic that a well-aged wine can bring to the glass.

Robert Parker - 91 Points

"The rich 1994 Masseto is a Merlot-dominated cuvee with lavish quantities of spicy new oak. In addition to the obvious pain grille notes, the Masseto exhibits less evolution than the 1995 Ornellaia. This full-bodied, spicy, rich wine cuts a broad swath on the palate. It requires another 12-18 months of bottle age, after which it should continue to improve for a decade. It will last for 15 or more years. The "other" Antinori continues to turn out stunning wines from this small estate in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast. The omnipresent Michel Rolland is the consultant, and that is evident in the rich texture, and ripe, concentrated style of this wine."

Antonio Galloni - 95 Points

"The 1994 Masseto is not a wine I have had often, but it is so compelling tonight. The aromatics alone are totally beguiling. A whole range of floral, savory and spice notes are woven throughout a core of red-toned fruit. Delicate and nuanced, the 1994 is utterly beguiling. I absolutely loved it. Readers who own it should be thrilled. The growing season was marked by an early flowering but normal harvest time, which means the cycle was on the longer side. Maybe that explains why the 1994 is such a complete and alluring wine."