Masseto – Masseto 1999 – Tuscany Italy

Masseto 1999 is a Merlot from the Masseto vineyard on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri. A hot, dry summer produced consistent fruit, and harvest began in the second week of September under ideal conditions.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 1999
• Harvest: Began in the second week of September and lasted seven days
• Style: Rich, structured, polished Tuscan Merlot

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Masseto’s signature combines sumptuous richness with polished elegance. The 1999 growing season delivered consistent fruit after a hot, rainless summer.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exact-vintage estate records document ideal harvest conditions
• 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 richness, structure, and polished texture
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple red wines