“Giorgio Primo” Rosso Toscana IGT 2021 · 6 bottles in OWC

Tenuta La Massa | Tuscany
Tenuta La Massa | Via Case Sparse 9 | IT 50022 Panzano in Chianti

29242521 · 4,5 l · 134,22 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available

Three generations bear this name: The grandfather, who always encouraged Giampaolo Motta in his wine dreams. The son who carries on the torch. And in between, this wine, the highest expression of a man who left the leather goods business of his Neapolitan family to create his Bordeaux in the Conca d'Oro of Panzano. The "Golden Basin" – cultivated since 1490, planted with Merlot and Cabernet for almost 400 years – became Motta's stage in 1992. He experimented with Chianti Classico for ten years, then the break: he left the Consorzio because the rules stood in the way of his vision. "I wasn't really happy with the result after ten years of work," he explained laconically. What followed was pure consistency – and, since 2008, a partnership with Stéphane Derenoncourt, perhaps the most influential consultant on the right bank of Bordeaux.

2021 gave Tuscany a vintage of extremes: frost in April, which decimated yields, followed by a summer of perfect ripeness. Day-night differences of up to 16 degrees formed grapes of a rarely experienced intensity. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot matured for 20 months in French oak, half of which was new.

Deep ruby red in the glass with violet reflections. Blackcurrant and blackcurrant open the bouquet, followed by graphite, cedar and a hint of tobacco. Aristocratic precision on the palate: a tannin structure of silky density supports the fruit, the acidity is razor-sharp, the final is mineral and long. A wine that combines the elegance of a Médoc with the warmth of Tuscany – and proves that Giorgio Primo is not just a name, but one of the most iconic wines of Tuscany. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby colour with a slight violet tinge. Very precise and appealing nose, lots of dark redcurrant, some blueberry, plus notes of graphite and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and dense on the palate, fills the mouth, opens up with a lot of present tannin, opens up in many layers, densely interwoven, pithy in the final and with a lot of pressure, still very young." Falstaff

"Elegance and complexity go hand in hand in the sleek aromas of milk chocolate, black cherries, bramble fruit, incense, cocoa powder and restrained flowers. Full-bodied, it shows rare density and elegant, velvety tannins with long, refreshing acidity." James Suckling

"The highlight in this range, the 2021 Giorgio Primo is one of the finest wines Giampaolo Motta has ever made. Vertical and explosive, with striking persistence, the 2021 dazzles from start to finish. Scents of blackberry, graphite, new leather, licorice, incense and lavender are immediately alluring. Swaths of tannin and veins of acidity suggest that at least a few years of cellaring are warranted. Today the 2021 is decidedly embryonic. It was an unusual vintage marked by early-season frost, hail and then a very hot summer, which resulted in small grapes and very loose bunches." Vinous

"The 2021 Giorgio Primo reveals an inky dark color and rich concentration. It shows a pretty sense of textural smoothness that remains intact from start to finish, adding volume along the way. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. You taste the Cabernet Sauvignon with hints of grilled herb and bay leaf along with plenty of blackberry and baked plum." Wine Advocate