{"product_id":"masseto-masseto-2012-tuscany-italy","title":"Masseto – Masseto 2012 – Tuscany Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasseto 2012 is a Merlot from the Masseto vineyard on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri. A dry, hot growing season was refreshed by late-summer rain, allowing the fruit to reach fine overall ripeness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29 to September 17\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, structured, polished Tuscan Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate describes 2012 as a dry vintage whose late-August and early-September rain helped the fruit achieve fine overall ripeness with optimal aromatic and polyphenolic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Exact-vintage estate records document fine ripeness after a dry season\u003cbr\u003e• Merlot from Masseto’s distinctive blue-clay vineyard\u003cbr\u003e• Combines richness with the polished elegance central to Masseto’s identity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Braised beef or short ribs\u003cbr\u003e• Truffle pasta or porcini mushrooms\u003cbr\u003e• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Collectors seeking structured Tuscan Merlot\u003cbr\u003e✓ Drinkers who value richness, ripeness, and polished texture\u003cbr\u003e✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple red wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masseto","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":47564263850036,"sku":"COL-MASSETO-12","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/masseto-masseto-2012-tuscany-italy.jpg?v=1786507011","url":"https:\/\/www.inbodega.com\/products\/masseto-masseto-2012-tuscany-italy","provider":"InBodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}