Masseto 1997 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Tenuta dell' Ornellaia
Vintage	1997
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Merlot
Volume	0,75
Condition	In Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2017
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	In Original Wooden Case
Label	Damaged, also backlabel damaged
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	In Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2017
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The estate’s 1997 Masseto has developed beautifully over the last few years. It offers a heady combination of super-ripe fruit intermingled with notes of spices, herbs and tobacco. Full-bodied and vibrant, it comes across as packed with fruit, displaying superb length and a long finish framed by the lingering note of sweetness that defines this warm vintage. Despite its open, luxurious personality, there is plenty of structure underneath to support at least another decade of aging. 94/Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.

Winespectator (96)

Great dark color. Intense aromas of ripe currant, prune, dried fruits and fresh rosemary. Loads of fresh sage and other herbs. Full-bodied, with beautiful tannins. Decadent, yet wonderfully caressing. Fabulous opulence here. Merlot.--1997 Italian blind retrospective. Drink now through 2018.