Masseto – Masseto 1996 – Tuscany Italy

Masseto 1996 is a Merlot from the Masseto vineyard on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri. The wine reflects Masseto’s distinctive blue-clay site and the estate’s signature balance of opulence and polished elegance.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 1996
• Special Note: Sourced from the Masseto vineyard near Bolgheri
• Style: Rich, structured, polished Tuscan Merlot

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Masseto is defined by the tension between sumptuous richness and polished elegance, with Merlot shaped by the estate’s blue-clay soils and coastal Tuscan setting.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature vintage of Masseto from its distinctive blue-clay vineyard
• Merlot expressed through one of Tuscany’s most singular vineyard sites
• Combines richness with the polished elegance central to Masseto’s identity

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Braised beef or short ribs
• Truffle pasta or porcini mushrooms
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking mature Tuscan Merlot
✓ Drinkers who value richness, structure, and polished texture
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple red wines