Masseto 1993

The Le Pin of Italy. Super-ripe berry, Merlot character, with aromas and flavors of violet, berry, cassis and a hint of dried herbs. Full-bodied, with full tannins, yet soft and velvety on the finish.

The single vineyard, 100% barrel-fermented Merlot, Masseto, is stunning in both the 1992 and 1993 vintages. The 1993 Masseto reveals a deeper, more saturated ruby/purple color, plenty of sweet, toasty oak, gobs of fruit, full body, plenty of suppleness, and gorgeously pure, sweet fruit. In a blind tasting, it would be easy to mistake for a top-notch, right bank Bordeaux. The 1993 is still youthful, but accessible. It can be drunk now and over the next 10-12 years. It should come as no surprise that this wine is Italy’s greatest Merlot, and is in a class with the first-growths of Bordeaux.