2017 | Fattoria La Massa | Giorgio Primo

Inky, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2017 has so much to offer. Most surprisingly of all, it is quite reticent and closed, which is so unusual for this wine. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, leather, cedar, spice, tobacco and espresso add a good deal of aromatic intensity, with plenty of Cabernet Sauvignon savoriness.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: This wine has a very special signature and a unique intensity that makes it stand out in a crowd. The Fattoria la Massa 2017 Giorgio Primo is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a smaller part Petit Verdot. There are ripe fruit elements of blackberry and dark cherry that find a happy interaction with spice, leather and grilled steak gristle. The wine's savory side is well developed and textured, giving it a firm grip as it wraps thickly over the palate.

• James Suckling: Intense cloves, ripe berries, sandalwood and cedar on the nose, following through to a medium to full body with firm, lightly chewy tannins and dusty texture.

Producer Information

La Massa is a leading wine producer in Tuscany. It is located in the hills of Panzano in the Chianti Classico region, but specializes in the production of Super Tuscan Toscana IGT wines from Sangiovese and Bordeaux grape varieties. The 45-hectare (110-acre) estate covers land ranging from 315 to 460 meters (1030-1510ft) above sea level. 27ha (67 acres) of this is dedicated to vines. The vineyards are complex and varied, featuring clay schist, siliceous limestone, sandstone, and calcareous marl. They are planted to the classic Tuscan variety Sangiovese as well as Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot.

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