Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Tenuta dell' Ornellaia |
Vintage | 2000 |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Grape | Merlot |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2025 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
In a large tasting such as this one, there are bound to be positive and negative surprises. The 2000 Masseto is the one wine that is quite disappointing. The aromas and flavors are quite soft and forward, with oxidative tones that have begun to creep in. There is no upside from cellaring bottles further. I tasted four bottles, and they were all similarly evolved, which was a big surprise given the way every other wine in this tasting showed.
Pretty blackberry, cherry and licorice aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a smoke-, berry- and chocolate-flavored finish. A pretty wine. This is soft and round compared with my tastings from last year.--Masseto non-blind vertical.