{"product_id":"masseto-1990","title":"Masseto - Masseto Toscana IGT 1990","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"estate-title\"\u003eThe estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine produced at the Masseto vineyard was the 1986 vintage. It was simply called \"Merlot\". The name Masseto then appeared on the label with the 1987 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasseto is a highly complex wine with remarkable, refined structure. A unique testament to the unique alliance of terroir, climate and human talent that defines Masseto, as well as an inspiring proof of Masseto’s timeless value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 1980s, the first vines were planted on the west-facing clay soils of the Masseto hill, with geological studies indicating that this site could be special. The disagreements between renowned oenologist André Tchelistcheff and the founder over planting Merlot instead of the safer choice of Cabernet Sauvignon are legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very first harvests, the unique character of the wines from this vineyard, planted along a vein of blue Pliocene clay, was clear during tastings. More than 30 years have passed since those first steps. Since Masseto’s creation, a very rigorous selection of the grapes has always been prioritized to ensure the best possible quality.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine produced at the Masseto vineyard was the 1986 vintage. It was simply called “Merlot.” The name Masseto then appeared on the label with the 1987 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Masseto” comes from a single vineyard: just six hectares, where passion and dedication come together with talent and expertise to create the highest standard of excellence, the result of an obsession with detail and a terroir devoted to vine cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 75 cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Country: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45%;\"\u003eRegion: Tuscany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: \u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003etraditional\u003c\/span\u003e agriculture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45%;\"\u003eGrape variety: 100% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting: \u003cspan\u003eRuby red in the glass, Masseto reveals a broad, intense bouquet on the nose, with notes of cherry and plum, accompanied by complex notes of dark chocolate and mushrooms typical of great red wines. On the palate, it has structure and elegant depth, combining freshness and roundness, with pleasant harmony and tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Main finest Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58385263264126,"sku":null,"price":1621.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/6225\/2697\/files\/Masseto-Masseto_5a6c94c4-0f9f-43d3-bf50-31aede7dfd45.png?v=1793807373","url":"https:\/\/www.mfwines.ch\/en\/products\/masseto-1990","provider":"Main finest Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}