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Masseto 1996

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese Tuscany, Italy 1996

Masseto 1996 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese (Super Tuscan, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with chocolate, steak, lamb, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £1120.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Super Tuscan
Origin
Super Tuscan · Tuscany · Italy
inferred from Super Tuscan
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
merchant feed
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Masseto 1996 is an excellent wine with a dense ruby colour and violet reflections. The nose is marked by the presence of berry aromas, some liquorice, and also notes of meat, chocolate and tobacco. It’s a full-bodied wine, with soft tannins and a long, caressing finish, showing a very individual profile. Recommended to be consumed now.

Other vintages of Masseto we list
1990£2200.001991£1620.001995£1100.002000£990.002004£1150.002005£1100.002007£1100.002008£1000.002011£900.002013£950.002014£825.002015£991.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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