Tenuta La Massa

Funkelndes, sattes Rubin. Intensiver Duft nach Himbeeren und Cassis, kräuterwürzige Noten. Geschmeidig dichte, frische und saftige Beerenfrucht am Gaumen. Lang, voluminös und elegant - und nicht nur aufgrund des Preises ein klarer Kauf! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkles Rubin mit einem Tupfen Granat und aufhellendem Rand. In der Nase zunächst minimal reduktiv, dann etwas speckig-rauchig, schließlich sattes Leder und dunkle Beerenfrucht. Am Gaumen geschliffen und mit satter Frucht, wirkt aktuell noch sehr jung." Falstaff

"A blend of mostly Sangiovese with smaller parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Alicante Bouschet, the Fattoria la Massa 2018 La Massa is a textured and softly pliable wine that shows gorgeous color saturation and a panoramic bouquet with black fruit, dried cherry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. This vintage offered moments of heat and moments of coolness, and the whole approach is balanced quite nicely in this bottle. I give it a solid 10-year drinking window, and you get great value." Robert Parker

"Notes of blueberries, blackberries, porcini and nutmeg. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Balanced with a fleshy texture. Round and velvety. Long, flavorful finish. Fine and fresh at the end." James Suckling

"The 2018 La Massa is dark, fleshy and super-expressive. Blackberry jam, cloves, chocolate and crème de cassis all come alive in this wonderfully deep, voluptuous red blend of 50% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and Alicante Bouschet." Vinous

Funkelndes, sattes Rubin. Intensiver Duft nach Himbeeren und Cassis, kräuterwürzige Noten. Geschmeidig dichte, frische und saftige Beerenfrucht am Gaumen. Lang, voluminös und elegant - und nicht nur aufgrund des Preises ein klarer Kauf! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkles Rubin mit einem Tupfen Granat und aufhellendem Rand. In der Nase zunächst minimal reduktiv, dann etwas speckig-rauchig, schließlich sattes Leder und dunkle Beerenfrucht. Am Gaumen geschliffen und mit satter Frucht, wirkt aktuell noch sehr jung." Falstaff

"A blend of mostly Sangiovese with smaller parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Alicante Bouschet, the Fattoria la Massa 2018 La Massa is a textured and softly pliable wine that shows gorgeous color saturation and a panoramic bouquet with black fruit, dried cherry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. This vintage offered moments of heat and moments of coolness, and the whole approach is balanced quite nicely in this bottle. I give it a solid 10-year drinking window, and you get great value." Robert Parker

"Notes of blueberries, blackberries, porcini and nutmeg. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Balanced with a fleshy texture. Round and velvety. Long, flavorful finish. Fine and fresh at the end." James Suckling

"The 2018 La Massa is dark, fleshy and super-expressive. Blackberry jam, cloves, chocolate and crème de cassis all come alive in this wonderfully deep, voluptuous red blend of 50% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and Alicante Bouschet." Vinous

Carla 6 - eine atemberaubende Sangiovese-Auslese, die aus den besten Beeren gewonnen wird. Die strenge Selektion hat sich gelohnt: Charaktervoll und tiefgründig zeigt sich der Sangiovese mit süßen und weichen Konturen von Kirsche und Brombeere von seiner weiblichen Seite. Enorm komplex und perfekt ausgeglichen im Geschmack, samtig, fruchtig und mit spürbaren Tanninen, unendlich lang. Carla 6 bleibt in Erinnerung. SUPERIORE.DE

"Marked by black currant, violet, vanilla and spice notes, with dense tannins underneath. Fresh, if a bit chunky, with a good dose of new oak lingering on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2014 Carla 6 is a beautiful expression of Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti. The wine sports a rather lean and streamlined style, but don't be deceived because there is ample depth and power to hold up the rear. The bouquet is bright and caressing with wild cherry, dried cassis, rose bud and moist clay earth. That earthy quality is so beautifully indicative of the Chianti territory. The house style, with that extra extraction and richness, comes through loud and clear. The wine ages for 14 months partially in new oak and partially in cement vats." Robert Parker

"A muscular and rich red with tar, dark berry, bark and spice character. Full body, chewy and dense. Structured and tannic yet fresh at the same." James Suckling

"The 2014 Carla 6, La Massa's 100% Sangiovese, is fabulous. Super-expressive, bright and nuanced to its core, it possesses remarkable harmony and persistence. The dark red cherry, plum, mint and licorice flavors are beautifully delineated, and attractive floral notes gradually open up to add lift. This is the best vintage of the Carla 6 yet." VINOUS

Charaktervoll und tiefgründig zeigt sich der Sangiovese mit süßen und weichen Konturen von Kirsche und Brombeere von seiner weiblichen Seite. Enorm komplex und perfekt ausgeglichen im Geschmack, samtig, fruchtig und mit exakt proportionierten Tanninen, unendlich lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Einladende, offene Nase mit Noten nach Himbeere, Schwarzkirsche und etwas Gewürznelke. Stoffig und fest in Ansatz und Verlauf, öffnet sich mit zupackendem, dichtem Tannin, eingebettet in feinen Schmelz, im Finale dann etwas trocknend." Falstaff

"A pure expression of Sangiovese, the Fattoria la Massa 2017 Carla 6 is an exacting and precise expression of the grape with pure delineation and a long succession of cherry and wild berry aromas. Grapes are sourced from the slightly higher plot of vines to the right of the main drive that descends to the Fattoria la Massa winery. The wine is softly embroidered and detailed with integrated tannins and lots of glossy silkiness on the polished finish." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Carla 6, La Massa's 100% Sangiovese, is fleshy, succulent and incredibly inviting. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint, blood orange and spice give the 2017 its racy feel. There is plenty of Sangiovese character, and yet at the same time, proprietor Giampaolo Motta has succeeded in crafting a wine that has its own distinctive personality. I can't think of many pure Sangioveses that manage to be opulent and also varietal." Vinous

"Lots of ripe cherry with floral and citrus-rind undertones. Full-bodied with creamy tannins and a pretty finish of delicious berries and hints of sandalwood. Subtle and complex. Needs time to soften, but already a beauty. Pristine." James Suckling

Charaktervoll und tiefgründig zeigt sich der Sangiovese mit süßen und weichen Konturen von Kirsche und Brombeere von seiner weiblichen Seite. Enorm komplex und perfekt ausgeglichen im Geschmack, samtig, fruchtig und mit exakt proportionierten Tanninen, unendlich lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"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

"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

Reichhaltiger, konzentrierter Roter im Bordeaux-Stil mit der unverkennbaren Handschrift des önologischen Beraters Stéphane Derenoncourt. Vielschichtige schwarze Frucht in der Nase, dazu Gestein, Lakritze, Kampfer und Graphit. Am Gaumen von beeindruckender Geschmeidigkeit, die Frucht immer saftig und zentriert, wunderbar und nahezu perfekt in Struktur, Schliff, Eleganz und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit schwarzem Kern. Intensive Nase mit Noten nach Melasse und Lakritze, dann viel Holunderbeeren und Cassis. Stoffig und dicht in Ansatz und Verlauf, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, fest und zupackend, im Finale saftig und mit festem Druck." Falstaff

"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." James Suckling

"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." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Giorgio Primo is fabulous. 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." Vinous

Reichhaltiger, konzentrierter Roter im Bordeaux-Stil mit der unverkennbaren Handschrift des önologischen Top-Beraters Stéphane Derenoncourt. Vielschichtige schwarze Frucht in der Nase, dazu Gestein, Lakritze, Kampfer und Graphit. Am Gaumen von beeindruckender Geschmeidigkeit, die Frucht immer saftig und zentriert, wunderbar und nahezu perfekt in Struktur, Schliff, Eleganz und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"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 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

Funkelndes, sattes Rubin. Intensiver Duft nach Himbeeren und Cassis, kräuterwürzige Noten. Geschmeidig dichte, frische und saftige Beerenfrucht am Gaumen. Lang, voluminös und elegant - und nicht nur aufgrund des Preises ein klarer Kauf! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkles Rubin mit einem Tupfen Granat und aufhellendem Rand. In der Nase zunächst minimal reduktiv, dann etwas speckig-rauchig, schließlich sattes Leder und dunkle Beerenfrucht. Am Gaumen geschliffen und mit satter Frucht, wirkt aktuell noch sehr jung." Falstaff

"A blend of mostly Sangiovese with smaller parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Alicante Bouschet, the Fattoria la Massa 2018 La Massa is a textured and softly pliable wine that shows gorgeous color saturation and a panoramic bouquet with black fruit, dried cherry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. This vintage offered moments of heat and moments of coolness, and the whole approach is balanced quite nicely in this bottle. I give it a solid 10-year drinking window, and you get great value." Robert Parker

"Notes of blueberries, blackberries, porcini and nutmeg. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Balanced with a fleshy texture. Round and velvety. Long, flavorful finish. Fine and fresh at the end." James Suckling

"The 2018 La Massa is dark, fleshy and super-expressive. Blackberry jam, cloves, chocolate and crème de cassis all come alive in this wonderfully deep, voluptuous red blend of 50% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and Alicante Bouschet." Vinous

Giorgio Primo - erstes Gewächs der Tenuta La Massa. Vielschichtige Aromen von Beeren, Gewürzen und Apothekerkräutern. Geschmeidig, saftig und lang, die sehr ansprechende Frucht am Gaumen. Exzellent! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, undurchdringliches Rubinviolett. Wirkt zunächst wie aus einem Block geschnitten, sehr kompakt, zeigt Noten nach Tabak, Cassis und Heidelbeeren, etwas getrocknete Tomaten im Hintergrund. Am Gaumen mächtig, zeigt viel reife Beerenfrucht, betörend, öffnet sich dann mit dichtmaschigem Tannin, schön ummantelt von süßem Schmelz, im Finale dann recht präsente Holznoten, balsamisch." Falstaff

"Black cherries, plums, smoke, tar, graphite and spices all burst from the glass in the 2011 Giorgio Primo. Rich, voluptuous and intense, the 2011 impresses for its seamless personality. A rich, super-ripe, full-throttle finish rounds things out in style. Today the 2011 is showing remarkably well, considering it was just bottled one week ago." VINOUS

"Captivating aromas of blueberries, raspberries, violets and orange peel. Full body with crazy tannins." James Suckling

Erstes Gewächs der Tenuta La Massa. Vielschichtige Aromen von Beeren, Gewürzen und Apothekerkräutern. Geschmeidig, saftig und lang, die sehr ansprechende Frucht am Gaumen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dichtes, undurchdringliches Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Feingezeichnete Nase mit viel präsenter, dunkler Beerenfrucht, dunkle Ribisel, Holunderbeere und Granatapfel, im Hintergrund nach Grafit. Zeigt sich am Gaumen überaus saftig, viel frische und präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinkörnigem Tannin in vielen Schichten, satte Tiefe, sehr große Länge, würzig." Falstaff

"Proprietor Giampaolo Motta has done a terrific job with hisflagship Giorgio Primo, especially in light of the challenging growingseason. Dark, sensual and inviting offers an enticing mélange of mocha, cherry jam, spices, smoke, tobacco, menthol, licorice and lavender, allof which are fused together in a dark, opulent wine that captures theessence of the house style." VINOUS

"Made with Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (30%) and Petit Verdot(5%), the impeccable 2012 Giorgo Primo is attractive from every angle.In a recent past vintage, I had criticized this wine for being over thetop, but Giampaolo Motta has refined his winemaking approach to betterharness the elegance and finesse of these grapes. Don't get me wrong:The sheer power of the wine is proudly put on display. Dark fruitextraction is followed by bursting plum, blackberry and sweet spice. Idrank this wine over the course of 24 hours and was thrilled to see itsexciting evolution. With time, truffles, wet earth and even a touch ofsharp Pecorino cheese begin to emerge. If you are in the market for abold, age-worthy blockbuster from Tuscany, Giorgio Primo is for you." Robert Parker

"Beautiful, complex aromas of blueberry, blackberry and blacklicorice follow through to a full body, ultra-refined tannins and afinish that lasts for minutes. Give this a few years in the bottle tocompletely come together." James Suckling

Reichhaltiger, konzentrierter Roter im Bordeaux-Stil mit der unverkennbaren Handschrift des önologischen Top-Beraters Stéphane Derenoncourt. Vielschichtige schwarze Frucht in der Nase, dazu Gestein, Lakritze, Kampfer und Graphit. Am Gaumen von beeindruckender Geschmeidigkeit, die Frucht immer saftig und zentriert, wunderbar und nahezu perfekt in Struktur, Schliff, Eleganz und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"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 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

Reichhaltiger, konzentrierter Roter im Bordeaux-Stil mit der unverkennbaren Handschrift des önologischen Beraters Stéphane Derenoncourt. Vielschichtige schwarze Frucht in der Nase, dazu Gestein, Lakritze, Kampfer und Graphit. Am Gaumen von beeindruckender Geschmeidigkeit, die Frucht immer saftig und zentriert, wunderbar und nahezu perfekt in Struktur, Schliff, Eleganz und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit schwarzem Kern. Intensive Nase mit Noten nach Melasse und Lakritze, dann viel Holunderbeeren und Cassis. Stoffig und dicht in Ansatz und Verlauf, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, fest und zupackend, im Finale saftig und mit festem Druck." Falstaff

"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." James Suckling

"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." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Giorgio Primo is fabulous. 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." Vinous

Reichhaltiger, konzentrierter Roter im Bordeaux-Stil mit der unverkennbaren Handschrift des önologischen Top-Beraters Stéphane Derenoncourt. Vielschichtige schwarze Frucht in der Nase, dazu Gestein, Lakritze, Kampfer und Graphit. Am Gaumen von beeindruckender Geschmeidigkeit, die Frucht immer saftig und zentriert, wunderbar und nahezu perfekt in Struktur, Schliff, Eleganz und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"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 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