2011 Masseto – Merlot Royalty Born from Tuscan Fire

This is not wine. This is Merlot at full throttle.

The 2011 Masseto is what happens when Bolgheri’s iconic blue clay meets a scorching vintage and refuses to back down. Rich, ripe, and roaring with intensity, this vintage shows Masseto’s plush elegance through the lens of raw power.

Crafted from 100% Merlot, the 2011 delivers dark fruit, espresso, and earth, wrapped in silky tannins and finished with a smolder. This isn’t a wine that plays nice—this is a velvet tank rolling through your palate. And with 100-point praise from both James Suckling and Marco Giovanetti, this bottle isn’t asking for attention—it commands it.

🍷 TASTING NOTES:

• Color: Deep purple-ruby, like crushed velvet under low light.

• Nose: Violet, licorice, tobacco, truffle, and a hint of espresso. Plus that hit of orange peel and rosemary that Suckling lost his mind over.

• Palate: Dense, rich, fleshy black fruit with mocha and cocoa swirling underneath. Full-bodied with grippy tannins and a wild heart.

• Finish: Long and firm. Slightly warm, unapologetically bold, and leaves you chasing the next sip.

💯 CRITIC FIREPOWER:

• James Suckling: 100 points
  “Fabulous aromas of currants, rosemary, mint, and orange peel… long and incredible.”

• Wine Advocate: 95 points
  “A mouthfeel as supple, rich, and persistent as you should expect of a wine of this pedigree.”

• Wine Enthusiast: 94 points
  “Ripe, rich… displays the heat of the vintage.”

• Marco Giovanetti: 100 points
  “French in spirit with solid Tuscan roots… a breathtaking tour de force.”

🥩 PAIR IT WITH FLAVOR-BOSS ENERGY:

• Red Meat Masterpieces: Ribeye, short ribs, filet—fire and fat meet finesse.

• Aged Cheese Drama: Parmigiano, blue cheese, or something that crumbles with authority.

• Plant-Based Power: Mushroom risotto, truffled polenta, or eggplant with balsamic edge.

📦 THE STATS:

• Grape: 100% Merlot

• ABV: 14.5%

• Region: Bolgheri, Toscana IGT 🇮🇹

• Serve At: 60–64°F (16–18°C) – cellared, not chilled

• Cellar Potential: Drink now or ride this high for 10+ more years

WHY INBODEGA DROOLS FOR 2011 MASSETO:

Because this is Merlot in its final form—bold, sexy, and completely unbothered by expectations. 2011 was hot, fast, and risky. And Masseto turned it into a bottle of legend. Creamy and savage. Structured and seductive. A wine that leaves a mark—and maybe a few secrets.

Rare, revered, and absolutely radiant. Get it while it still exists.