Masseto Toscana IGT 2000 – 96-Point Tuscan Merlot from Bolgheri

☀️ Bold, Ripe, and Unapologetically Decadent

The year 2000 was a scorcher in Tuscany — and Masseto didn’t hold back. From the sun-drenched slopes of Bolgheri, this 100% Merlot masterpiece shows what happens when meticulous vineyard work meets heat, ripeness, and raw ambition.

While the 2002 is the underdog, 2000 is the swagger. It’s Masseto at its boldest: silky, rich, and aging like a rockstar in velvet pants. Drink it now, or hoard it — but don’t sleep on it.

💬 Critic Reviews

96 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Daniel Thomases)
“Explosively rich and sensual. Lush notes of blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, and Mediterranean herbs. Velvety tannins, perfectly balanced structure. A wine of power and seduction.”

95 Points – James Suckling (Retrospective)
“Still fresh with stunning depth. Ripe dark fruit, sandalwood, and cocoa with a touch of earthy minerality. Full-bodied and layered. Drinking beautifully now.”

94 Points – Wine Spectator
“Intense and generous. Masses of ripe fruit, dark chocolate, and sweet spice. Long, seamless finish.”

🍷 Tasting Notes

• Color: Opaque garnet with ruby edges

• Nose: Blackberry compote, dried figs, mocha, vanilla, and dried Mediterranean herbs

• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth, bursting with dark berries, espresso, and savory richness. Tannins are integrated and velvety.

• Finish: Long, caressing, and decadently spicy — a finish that insists on a second glass

🍇 Why Masseto Matters

Masseto is no ordinary Merlot. It’s the crown jewel of the Tuscan coast — sourced from a single vineyard of blue clay in Bolgheri, and made with obsessive precision. This wine doesn’t bow to Brunello or Bordeaux. It builds its own throne.

In 2000, the heat pushed the limits, and Masseto delivered a wine that’s still seducing critics two decades later.

📦 Wine Specs

• Grape: 100% Merlot

• Region: Toscana IGT, Bolgheri, Italy

• Producer: Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Masseto

• Vintage: 2000

• ABV: 14.0%

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Cellaring: Peak now, but holds through 2030

🍽️ Pair It Like a King

• Dry-aged filet mignon with black truffle jus

• Duck breast with plum reduction

• Aged gouda or Parmigiano Reggiano

• Just you, a glass, and that silk robe you won’t admit you own

You don’t find Masseto 2000. It finds you.

Claim your place in Tuscan wine history — before this vintage vanishes into the cellars of the elite.