Ornellaia - Masseto 2008 *

Cultivation: conventional

Aging: 24 months in barrique

Bottle aging: 12 months

Volume: 75 cl / perfect bottle

Cellaring potential: 2033+

The 2008 Masseto is another huge wine. It boasts tons of energy in a tense, inward style I can only describe as implosive, as if the wine is holding back all of its energy. A deep core of black fruit, grilled herbs, licorice and new leather emerges from time to time, but the tannins are still imposing. There is no shortage of pedigree. I fully expect the 2008 to develop into one of the great Massetos. Needless to say, it will be interesting to taste the 2008 in vertical tastings in the future. 97+/100 (06.2012) - robertparker.com