{"product_id":"masseto-2021","title":"Masseto 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasseto 2021 is one of Italy's most iconic and sought-after wines, produced from a single seven-hectare vineyard on the famed Masseto Hill in Bolgheri. Crafted entirely from Merlot, the wine owes its unique identity to the vineyard's distinctive blue clay soils, which provide both immense power and remarkable finesse. First released in 1986, Masseto has become one of the world's most collectible wines and is often regarded as the ultimate expression of Merlot outside of Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 2021 vintage combines concentration, freshness, and precision. The bouquet is intensely aromatic, revealing layers of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, plum, violet, cocoa, sweet tobacco, graphite, and Mediterranean herbs. As the wine opens, additional notes of cedar, liquorice, spice, and mineral complexity emerge, reflecting the vineyard's unique clay-rich terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, Masseto 2021 is rich and full-bodied yet extraordinarily refined. Dense layers of dark fruit are framed by velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a powerful mineral core. The texture is seamless and luxurious, balancing opulence with remarkable elegance. Notes of black cherry, dark chocolate, graphite, and savoury spice unfold across an exceptionally long finish marked by freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of the finest wines produced in Tuscany, Masseto 2021 possesses the structure and balance to evolve gracefully for decades. While already captivating, it is expected to develop increasing complexity over the next 25 to 30 years, revealing further nuances of truffle, tobacco, dried flowers, and earthy sophistication. A profound expression of Bolgheri terroir and one of the benchmark Merlots of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masseto","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":45322136879213,"sku":"FRAMASSETO21","price":2699.33,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1421\/5622\/files\/dwaaedwaeadwa.jpg?v=1781107976","url":"https:\/\/worldwine.com.au\/products\/masseto-2021","provider":"World Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}