Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Masseto 2010 – Toscana IGT Italy

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Masseto 2010 is an elegant and powerful expression of Tuscany’s legendary Merlot from the renowned Masseto vineyard in Bolgheri. Produced in a cooler growing season and aged in new French oak barriques, the wine shows remarkable aromatic complexity, structure, and finesse.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Merlot
• Region: Toscana IGT, Italy
• Vintage: 2010
• Aging: 24 months in new French oak barriques, plus 12 months bottle aging
• Harvest: September 14 – October 4, 2010
• Style: Full-bodied, age-worthy Italian red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The cooler conditions of the 2010 vintage produced a wine of striking elegance and aromatic complexity. The nose shows deep fruit layered with delicate spice and subtle mineral notes. On the palate, the wine is structured and refined, with dense, lingering tannins and a long finish marked by elegant notes of toast and chocolate.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A beautifully balanced vintage highlighting Masseto’s finesse and structure
• Combines aromatic complexity with impressive aging potential
• A benchmark Super Tuscan from one of Italy’s most celebrated vineyards

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Braised beef, lamb, or slow-cooked game
• Truffle pasta or porcini mushroom dishes
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano and firm alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of iconic Super Tuscan wines
✓ Drinkers who appreciate elegant, structured Merlot
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, easy-drinking reds