Retour Masseto - IGT Toscana - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Italy
DESIGNATION: IGT Toscana
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 15.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, ruby red.
Nose Delicate aromas of concentrated red and dark fruits, intertwined with spicy nuances that unfold with aeration.
Palate This high-caliber cuvée offers an exceptional texture, with a silky touch and perfectly integrated, lace-like tannins. A true masterpiece.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Grilled red meats, rib of beef, rack of lamb, Italian cheeses.
Cellar ageing From now until 2050 and beyond
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A marvel of Italian viticulture and elevated to the status of a “Super Tuscan,” Ornellaia has left an indelible mark on the world of wine. Rooted in exceptional vineyards on one of Italy’s finest terroirs, the estate enjoys a growing reputation, fueled by stunning cuvées crafted with top-tier artisanal expertise.

Since 1981, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia has produced remarkable wines that captivate enthusiasts around the globe, including the legendary Masseto, a distinguished wine in its own right. From the picturesque Tuscan village of Bolgheri comes one of these world-class icons, known as “Super Tuscans” for their ability to rival Bordeaux’s most sought-after labels, such as Petrus and Cheval Blanc, while maintaining their distinct Italian character.
Wine The 2021 red IGT Toscana Masseto comes from a small, clay-rich hillside, home to 7 hectares of Merlot, cultivated exclusively by hand. This pure Merlot vintage—a return to its roots without Cabernet Franc—offers a powerful wine that stays true to the estate’s style, shaped by extended aging in oak. Dark fruits, ripe cherry, spices, and cocoa create an intense and delightful aroma profile, complementing a generous, full-bodied structure. Once again, this wine reaches exceptional heights, a benchmark with legendary aging potential. Cellaring is an absolute must! Rated 95/100 by Parker.
Vinification Hand harvested in 15kg crates. The grapes are sorted and destemmed by hand. Each plot is vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in steel and wooden vats, followed by a maceration period of 21 to 28 days at a temperature of between 25 and 28°C. Next comes malolactic fermentation in 100% new oak barrels, after which the batches are separated for 12 months of maturation. The wine is then blended and returned to the barrels for a further year, for a total of 24 months. After bottling, the wine is aged for a further 12 months.
AWARDS
AWARDS Robert Parker: 95/100