2020 Masseto Massetino Pre-Arrival Offer

First released with the 2017 vintage, Masseto's second wine - Massetino - is produced in even smaller quantities than the flagship Masseto. Made from younger vines (up to 20 years old), it has always included a splash of Cabernet Franc in the blend along with the Merlot.

Other Reviews....
The Massetino 2020 (Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc) is extremely generous and rich. This wine puts it all out there in full view with a bouquet that is stitched together with ripe blackberry and black cherry preserves, black stone or pencil shaving, sweet spice, cigar, smoke and tar. This was a warm and sunny vintage, and you feel the power of those sunbeams locked within the dark, opulent and concentrated fruit on display here. This is a special treat, and the 2020 edition offers a clear identity for Massetino. This vintage comes close to out-powering the bouquet of the 2019 Masseto also hitting the market now. Drink: 2024-2044.
95 points
Monica Larnter - Wine Advocate

Softly fragranced on the nose with some toasted spices and sweet dried herbal tones. Lovely fleshy ripe tannins fill the mouth, this has a serious side, rich and deep in flavour. There is power and character here, a sense of brightness to the ripe cherry fruit but with clear concentration and structure. It's still supremely youthful - crisp and fresh - with some toasted wood notes, liquorice spice and menthol finish. There is lots going on and I like the overall arrangement. Spontaneous wild yeast fermentation for 21-25 days, malolactic in barrels (50% new oak), 12 months ageing before being blended and put back into barrels for another three months before bottling. Drink: 2024 - 2034.
92 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

1.      There is no minimum order unless stated.

2.      All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

3.      Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

4.      The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in May 2023.

5.      These products are advertised in advance of their arrival and we strongly encourage you to order these only with other Pre-Arrival offers. An order also containing regular in stock items will be split for shipping and we may request you pay the additional freight charge.

6.      Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

7.      Errors and omissions excepted.

8.      Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.