WOTN for me in a great lineup. The nose was just incredible - sweet cherry fruit that carried over to the palate, layers of goodness follow, all working in perfect harmony. Not a big wine or too ripe/rich. The silky smooth finish just went on and on. Was surprised how elegant and subtle this vintage was. You can see the comparison to the premium right bank Bordeaux wines, but this Masseto has its own unique style to it. Was a nice change for me and just really hit the spot tonight.

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A superb single-vineyard Merlot from a high-quality Tuscan producer, the 1995 Masseto vino da tavola exhibits a saturated dark ruby/purple color, in addition to a sweet nose of jammy black cherries, chocolate, and smoky new oak. The vintage's high tannin level is present, but it is complemented by admirable concentration, glycerin, and spice. Cellaring is required. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2016.

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