Masseto – Masseto 1997 – Tuscany Italy

Masseto 1997 is a Merlot from the Masseto vineyard on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri. The warm, dry growing season brought early ripening, with harvest beginning on August 25 and finishing in the first week of September.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 1997
• Harvest: August 25 through the first week of September
• Style: Rich, structured, polished Tuscan Merlot

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Masseto’s signature combines sumptuous richness with polished elegance. The estate describes 1997 as an exceptional-quality vintage, with perfectly mature grapes, concentration, and well-ripened tannins.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exact-vintage estate records describe exceptional grape maturity and concentration
• Merlot from Masseto’s distinctive blue-clay vineyard
• Combines richness with polished elegance

🍽️ 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 concentration, structure, and polished texture
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple red wines