Tenuta La Massa

Full of character and profound, the Sangiovese shows its feminine side with sweet and soft contours of cherry and blackberry. Enormously complex and perfectly balanced on the palate, velvety, fruity and with precisely proportioned tannins, infinitely long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Very intense and inviting nose, full of ripe wild raspberries and dark cherries, slightly smoky-mineral components in the background. Very dense on the palate, dark berry fruit, then unfortunately shows quite rough and gruff tannin on the back end, earthy notes on the final." Falstaff

"The 2018 Carla 6, the estate's top Sangiovese, is terrific. Like all of the La Massa wines, it is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry, cedar, tobacco and spice are all kicked up in this beautifully textured wine. The Carla 6 deftly marries power with translucence." Vinous

"Made with 100% Sangiovese, the Fattoria La Massa 2018 Carla 6 comes from a 1.5-hectare vineyard that was planted in 1999 on schistous and clay soils. This vintage reveals a meaty side with more fruit weight and concentration. The wine feels wide and rich to the palate, and it closes with dark fruit, tobacco, crushed stone and even a hint of caper or green olive." Wine Advocate

"A very fine-tannined, pure sangiovese Super Tuscan red with crushed stone, blueberries,blackberries and black cherries. Real terroir-driven character to this wine with well-balanced, intense and fine tannins and a long finish." James Suckling

Rich, concentrated Bordeaux-style red with the unmistakable signature of top oenological consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. Multi-layered black fruit on the nose, plus rocks, liquorice, camphor and graphite. Impressive suppleness on the palate, the fruit always juicy and centred, wonderful and almost perfect in structure, polish, elegance and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby with a slight violet shimmer. Very clear and intense nose, shows rich notes of blackcurrants, black cherries and plums, some ginger in the background. Shows a very polished approach and course, lots of fine-meshed tannin, builds up rich pressure, hearty aftertaste of tobacco in the long finish." Falstaff

"Gorgeous aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of crushed stones and walnuts. Full body, firm and chewy tannins with blackberries and hints of chocolate and spice. Flavorful and intense at the end. Better after 2023, but better already very pretty." James Suckling

"The Fattoria La Massa 2018 Giorgio Primo is a wine of richness, volume and texture. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, and maceration times last 26 to 28 days to add the lovely depth and creaminess you taste here. Black fruit, crushed stone, truffle essence and toasted spice emerge from the bouquet. The wine's full-bodied structure and its freshness promise a long cellar-aging future." Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Giorgio Primo represents a new level of finesse at La Massa. Powerful and dense in the glass, with tremendous structure, Giorgio Primo is a terrific example of how compelling international varieties are in Panzano's Conca d'Oro district. Crème de cassis, spice, new leather, chocolate and sweet spice build into the textured, palate-staining finish." Vinous

Sparkling, rich ruby. Intense scent of raspberries and cassis, herbal spicy notes. Smooth, dense, fresh and juicy berry fruit on the palate. Long, voluminous and elegant - and not only because of the price a clear buy! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense ruby red with dark nuances. Slightly earthy on the nose at first, then opens up to dark cherry and rose petals. Fresh on the palate, youthful, broad-mudded tannin, with good fruit notes, into the medium-long finish." Falstaff

"This has aromas of sour cherries, currants, lemon leaves and olive stones. It’s juicy and bright with a medium body and fine tannins. Savory, focused and tight finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 La Massa is a very pretty wine. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit, mint, chalk and spice accents are all nicely delineated. There's terrific energy driving the 2019. Once again, Giampaolo Motta's Sangiovese-based blend delivers the goods." Vinous

"The wine sees mostly stainless steel, although 20% of the total finishes in barrique. Because the Sangiovese grape does not produce very dense wines, La Massa gets its dark appearance from the other grapes, especially the Alicante Bouschet. It follows that those carefully selected blending elements also contribute to the wine's juicy concentration and black fruit flavors. However, the pretty minerality you sense here and the balanced freshness certainly come from the Sangiovese. This vintage yields tight and linear results. This is a little masterpiece at an affordable price." Wine Advocate

Rich, concentrated Bordeaux-style red with the unmistakable signature of top oenological consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. Multi-layered black fruit on the nose, plus rocks, liquorice, camphor and graphite. Impressive suppleness on the palate, the fruit always juicy and centred, wonderful and almost perfect in structure, polish, elegance and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby with a slight violet shimmer. Very clear and intense nose, shows rich notes of blackcurrants, black cherries and plums, some ginger in the background. Shows a very polished approach and course, lots of fine-meshed tannin, builds up rich pressure, hearty aftertaste of tobacco in the long finish." Falstaff

"Gorgeous aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of crushed stones and walnuts. Full body, firm and chewy tannins with blackberries and hints of chocolate and spice. Flavorful and intense at the end. Better after 2023, but better already very pretty." James Suckling

"The Fattoria La Massa 2018 Giorgio Primo is a wine of richness, volume and texture. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, and maceration times last 26 to 28 days to add the lovely depth and creaminess you taste here. Black fruit, crushed stone, truffle essence and toasted spice emerge from the bouquet. The wine's full-bodied structure and its freshness promise a long cellar-aging future." Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Giorgio Primo represents a new level of finesse at La Massa. Powerful and dense in the glass, with tremendous structure, Giorgio Primo is a terrific example of how compelling international varieties are in Panzano's Conca d'Oro district. Crème de cassis, spice, new leather, chocolate and sweet spice build into the textured, palate-staining finish." Vinous

Rich, concentrated Bordeaux-style red with the unmistakable signature of top oenological consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. Multi-layered black fruit on the nose, plus rocks, liquorice, camphor and graphite. Impressive suppleness on the palate, the fruit always juicy and centred, wonderful and almost perfect in structure, polish, elegance and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby with a slight violet shimmer. Very clear and intense nose, shows rich notes of blackcurrants, black cherries and plums, some ginger in the background. Shows a very polished approach and course, lots of fine-meshed tannin, builds up rich pressure, hearty aftertaste of tobacco in the long finish." Falstaff

"Gorgeous aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of crushed stones and walnuts. Full body, firm and chewy tannins with blackberries and hints of chocolate and spice. Flavorful and intense at the end. Better after 2023, but better already very pretty." James Suckling

"The Fattoria La Massa 2018 Giorgio Primo is a wine of richness, volume and texture. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, and maceration times last 26 to 28 days to add the lovely depth and creaminess you taste here. Black fruit, crushed stone, truffle essence and toasted spice emerge from the bouquet. The wine's full-bodied structure and its freshness promise a long cellar-aging future." Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Giorgio Primo represents a new level of finesse at La Massa. Powerful and dense in the glass, with tremendous structure, Giorgio Primo is a terrific example of how compelling international varieties are in Panzano's Conca d'Oro district. Crème de cassis, spice, new leather, chocolate and sweet spice build into the textured, palate-staining finish." Vinous

Rich, concentrated Bordeaux-style red with the unmistakable signature of top oenological consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. Multi-layered black fruit on the nose, plus rocks, liquorice, camphor and graphite. Impressive suppleness on the palate, the fruit always juicy and centred, wonderful and almost perfect in structure, polish, elegance and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby with a slight violet shimmer. Very clear and intense nose, shows rich notes of blackcurrants, black cherries and plums, some ginger in the background. Shows a very polished approach and course, lots of fine-meshed tannin, builds up rich pressure, hearty aftertaste of tobacco in the long finish." Falstaff

"Gorgeous aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of crushed stones and walnuts. Full body, firm and chewy tannins with blackberries and hints of chocolate and spice. Flavorful and intense at the end. Better after 2023, but better already very pretty." James Suckling

"The Fattoria La Massa 2018 Giorgio Primo is a wine of richness, volume and texture. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, and maceration times last 26 to 28 days to add the lovely depth and creaminess you taste here. Black fruit, crushed stone, truffle essence and toasted spice emerge from the bouquet. The wine's full-bodied structure and its freshness promise a long cellar-aging future." Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Giorgio Primo represents a new level of finesse at La Massa. Powerful and dense in the glass, with tremendous structure, Giorgio Primo is a terrific example of how compelling international varieties are in Panzano's Conca d'Oro district. Crème de cassis, spice, new leather, chocolate and sweet spice build into the textured, palate-staining finish." Vinous

Limited special edition with engraved bottle label!

Rich, concentrated Bordeaux-style red with the unmistakable signature of top oenological consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. Multi-layered black fruit on the nose, plus rocks, liquorice, camphor and graphite. Impressive suppleness on the palate, the fruit always juicy and centred, wonderful and almost perfect in structure, polish, elegance and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby with a slight violet shimmer. Very clear and intense nose, shows rich notes of blackcurrants, black cherries and plums, some ginger in the background. Shows a very polished approach and course, lots of fine-meshed tannin, builds up rich pressure, hearty aftertaste of tobacco in the long finish." Falstaff

"Gorgeous aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of crushed stones and walnuts. Full body, firm and chewy tannins with blackberries and hints of chocolate and spice. Flavorful and intense at the end. Better after 2023, but better already very pretty." James Suckling

"The Fattoria La Massa 2018 Giorgio Primo is a wine of richness, volume and texture. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, and maceration times last 26 to 28 days to add the lovely depth and creaminess you taste here. Black fruit, crushed stone, truffle essence and toasted spice emerge from the bouquet. The wine's full-bodied structure and its freshness promise a long cellar-aging future." Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Giorgio Primo represents a new level of finesse at La Massa. Powerful and dense in the glass, with tremendous structure, Giorgio Primo is a terrific example of how compelling international varieties are in Panzano's Conca d'Oro district. Crème de cassis, spice, new leather, chocolate and sweet spice build into the textured, palate-staining finish." Vinous