Massetino Toscana IGT, Masseto 2018 Italian Red Wine

Massetino Toscana IGT, Masseto 2018 Italian Red Wine is a highly acclaimed Super Tuscan "second wine" from the legendary Masseto estate in Bolgheri. A blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, this vintage was crafted by winemaker Axel Heinz and aged for 12 months in French oak barriques before further refinement in the bottle. It presents a deep ruby or dark magenta color with a complex aromatic profile featuring ripe red berries, dark cherry, and earthy minerality alongside notes of vanilla, toasty oak, and spice. On the palate, the wine is rich, dense, and full-bodied, balancing opulent fruit with silky tannins and a vibrant, limestone-driven acidity that leads to a long, polished finish. Reflecting the unique blue clay terroir of the Tuscan coast, this 2018 release offers an elegant and approachable expression of the estate’s power and finesse.