Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Massetino 2020 is an outstanding interpretation of the Bolgheri terroir that has characterized the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia winery for years. The 2020 Massetino combines inner tension, freshness, and compact structure in an elegant balance. The vinification emphasizes selected grapes, fine tannins, and a subtle minerality, making the wine compelling even when young, yet gaining depth over time. Critics such as Falstaff, Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Winespectator praise the complexity and balanced ratio of fruit, spice, and freshness, making Massetino a truly iconic wine of the house.
Tasting Note: The bouquet opens with ripe red fruits – currant, cherry, plum – along with notes of cocoa, vanilla, and a light smokiness. The palate displays a velvety texture, elegant tannins, and pleasant acidity, lending the wine remarkable freshness. The finish is long, complex, and carried by mineral clarity, allowing the wine to gain complexity over time.
Best drinking period: From approximately 2026 to approximately 2034+, depending on storage. Food pairing suggestion: Grilled rib-eye steak or lamb chops, ossobuco, or aged pecorino; pair with dark chocolate, which harmoniously rounds off the fruit and spice notes of the Massetino.