Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto 2013

The 2013 edition combiness the main features of a large Masseto: rich and generous, of great intensity and complexity. but with a firm structure. The color is intense and dark, and the olfactory impact reveals the classic notes of red and black fruit, chocolate and licorice, subtly enhanced by burnt wood. On the palate, the tannins are full and rounded, with a full and dense tannic texture, with a richness of fruit aromas and spices. The finish is long, with an impressive acidity that ends on a note of intense freshness. ars Taste: full and round tannins, full and dense tannic texture, a wealth of fruit aromas and spices; long finish, with an impressive acidity that ends on a note of intense freshness Gastronomic recommendations: steak, grill or stew of veal, beef, lamb Alcohol: 14.5% Serving temperature 16 C Number of bottle produced: 32.000 Optimal consumption period: 2018-2045 The grapes on each lot in the vineyard are vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks or wooden vats and is followed by maceration for 15-20 days, at temperature of 25 ° -30 ° C. Malolactic fermentation started in 100% new oak barrels, the wines being kept separately for the first 12 months of maturation. The wines are then assembled and reintroduced into the barrel for another 12 months. After bottling, the wine was aged in the bottlefor one year before being placed on the market. 96 Wine Spectator Points 99 James Suckling Points