Der Massetino 2022 entstand an den warmen Tagen dieses intensiven Jahrgangs und drückt in der Nase bereits die ganze Wärme der Sonne aus, die er während seiner Reifung im Weinberg erfahren hat. Die Lebendigkeit und Länge am Gaumen mit tiefen Nuancen schließen mit Frische ab. Was seine festen Tannine und fleischigen Aromen roter Früchte betrifft, so tragen sie eine schöne Fülle am Gaumen, die nie nachzulassen scheint. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Der Jahrgang 2022 war geprägt von einem normalen Winter und einem kühlen, trockenen Frühling, gefolgt von einer langen Hitze- und Dürreperiode. Die Niederschläge im Sommer halfen, das Gleichgewicht der Reben vor der Ernte wiederherzustellen. Die Wetterbedingungen im September waren ideal für die Reifung der Trauben, wobei kühle Nachttemperaturen die Ansammlung von Zucker, Aromen und Tanninen förderten. Die Ernte fand unter hervorragenden Bedingungen statt, so dass für jede Parzelle der optimale Erntetermin gewählt werden konnte. 

James Suckling 
This is refined and fresh with hints of sandalwood to the beautiful blue fruits. It’s medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins that frame the blue fruit and hints of crushed stone. Succulent and juicy with a crunchy personality. You want a sip right away. Second wine of the highest quality from Masseto. So drinkable and wonderful. Drink or hold. 

Decanter 
Massetino is considered the second wine of Masseto, but I'm beginning to come to the conclusion that it's far more than that. It represents around one-third of the production of Masseto, and judging by the quality of this 2022, next year's release of the grand vin could be absolutely phenomenal. Massetino has always incorporated a portion Cabernet Franc since its first vintage, 2017 – 10% in 2022. A cool and dry spring led to a slightly late budbreak, followed by 75 days of drought and high temperatures. Summer storms eventually came along to restore balance, and the cool September evenings were perfect for the grapes reach full ripeness. Each parcel was vinified separately and spontaneously in concrete tanks before undergoing malolactic fermentation in barriques, 50% new. After 12 months, the final blend was made and the wine spent a further three months in concrete before bottling. Bright and stony, there's so much energy here. Zingy and sapid, it combines fresh Mediterranean herbs and poised fruit, with more verticality than Masseto 2021 and just as much concentration. Incredible precision and beautiful freshness, especially considering the vintage.