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2001 Masseto

By Masseto

2001 Masseto by Masseto, Tuscany, Italy

The esteemed 2001 Masseto, an alluring product of Masseto's harvest, stands luminous in the annals of Tuscany's fine vintages. As the wheel of seasons turned and neared the close of the millennium's inaugural year, the Tuscan vineyards swelled with Merlot grapes of exceptional quality, suggesting a vintage that would distinctively echo in the world of fine wines from Italy.

 

Dynamic Complexity of a Distinct Vintage

The unforgettable 2001 was blessed with growing conditions befitting an artist's palette – brilliant sunshine balanced by invigorating winds, punctuated by adequate rain – all coalescing to crescendo in this astonishing result. As the 2001 Masseto entered its illustrious journey against such exquisite backdrop, viniculturists dared to suspect that nature was preparing her magnum opus.

In glass, this vintage is a tribute to nature’s verse and offers itself as a magnificent opportunity for discerning investors.

 

Caught Between Sunlight and Shade

In tasting, this noble titan opens with captivating hints of dark cherry and ripe plum before tumbling into layers of rich dark chocolate and exotic spices. The unique juxtaposition between warmth and shade, intrinsic to its cherished sea-facing terroir, returns as delectable echoes through its full-bodied structure.

Indeed, true Italian poetry dances alive in every bottle of the 2001 Masseto.

 

A Legend Down to Every Grape

This perpetual concert between sunlight and shade has always been central to the legend that is Masseto. However, in 2001's concert, each note struck rings with supreme clarity. An inimitable blend of power and elegance, the 2001 Masseto beckons connoisseurs of taste and sagacious wine investors alike, to delve into its captivating depths, as it continues to age with an elegant poise. This vintage captures Masseto's knack for cradling every grape in Tuscan sunlight until it sings.

Indeed, to speak of the 2001 Masseto is to enter hallowed ground amid the pantheon of Tuscany's distinguished vintages. One savours its symphony not just on the palate, but soulfully within the heart – a testament to its monumental vintage year and the timeless mastery of its devoted makers.

Market price (GBP)

£12,060.00

12x75cl

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