Masseto 2014

The Masseto 2014 stands as a testament to the artistry of winemaking, demonstrating how the challenges posed by the cold and wet growing season have been transformed into an exceptional expression. The wine's color captivates with its allure, a visual representation of the vintage's unique character. As you take the first sip, the wine unfurls with a harmonious symphony of aromas that exude seamless integration and intensity. the wines concentration reveals itself with elegance, accompanied by a steady stream of fruit and spice notes. This vintage showcases the best facets of the 2014 growing season, embodying subtlety and complexity that speak to the skillful craftsmanship behind its creation. The Masseto 2014 is a testament to both the terroir's potential and the winery's dedication, inviting enthusiasts to savor its nuanced layers and appreciate the transformation of challenges into triumphs.

Robert Parker - 94 Points

"The 2014 Masseto has developed beautifully over the past few years of its oak and bottle evolution. This is a very distinctive edition of the iconic Italian Merlot that delivers a silky and streamlined approach. As bold and opulent as Masseto is in the warm vintages, I personally find those wines difficult to finish because the extract, concentration and intensity are so over the top. The best vintages of Masseto usually overpower any food dish you put before them. This is a subdued and downplayed expression instead. The cool summer season has shaped fresh berry notes of wild blackberry and cassis with drying mineral, tobacco, licorice and tar. There is evident sweetness here in terms of the wine's fruit flavors and its tannins, but there also is a cooling vein of acidity that makes the difference. The alcohol feels integrated and light. If you are hankering for a less massive and less muscular Masseto, this vintage is for you."

Antonio Galloni - 93+ Points

"The 2014 Masseto continues to develop into a very pretty wine. Silky, medium in body and gracious, the 2014 is all about understatement. Each time I taste it, I uncover a new layer of dimension and nuance I did not see before. I expect the 2014 will develop along the lines of the 2005 and 2002, both wines from very cool, late-ripening years. This is the best showing yet for the 2014. This very challenging cool, rainy growing season is also the longest harvest at Masseto. Picking started on September 5 and wrapped up more than a month later, on October 7."