MASSETINO 2020 ORNELLAIA
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | ORNELLAIA - FRESCOBALDI |
| Denomination | Toscana Igt |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grapes | Cabernet Franc e Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 15,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LI/813 |
| Winery headquarter | ORNELLAIA - Castegneto Caducci (LI) - Via Bolgherese, 19 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Roast meat, Pot roast, Fillet with green pepper, Hard cheese, Pasta with meat sauce, Meat and game stew, pork knuckle baked |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Toscana Igt |
The "Massetino" of the Ornellaia winery is a wine made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes harvested by hand in the prestigious Masseto hill in Bolgheri. Each individual parcel is vinified separately and fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in barriques. After a year, the wine is blended and put back in the barrel for another 3 months before being bottled.
Characteristics of this Tuscan red wine
Organoleptic examination this Tuscan wine shows a full red color; on the nose there are hints of ripe red fruits and hints of licorice and oak. On the palate it shows itself as an intense, full-bodied and structured wine with firm tannins and a nice acidity.
Recommended pairings while tasting this red wine
This Tuscan red wine lends itself particularly to pairings with pasta with meat sauce, roasts and grilled meats. To be served at a temperature of 15-18°C in a large wine glass.
