Masseto – Masseto 2015 – Tuscany Italy

Masseto 2015 is a Merlot from the Masseto vineyard on the Tuscan coast near Bolgheri. The estate describes 2015 as an almost textbook vintage, with a hot, dry July followed by August rain and cooler conditions during final ripening.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2015
• Harvest: August 29 to September 16
• Style: Rich, structured, polished Tuscan Merlot

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Masseto’s signature combines sumptuous richness with polished elegance. In 2015, cooler conditions after mid-August supported the final phase of ripening and an orderly harvest.

❤️ Why We Love It

• An almost textbook vintage according to the estate
• 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 benchmark Tuscan Merlot
✓ Drinkers who value richness, structure, and polished texture
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple red wines