Giorgio Primo 2017 La Massa 75 cl

Description

History

La Massa is located in Panzano and was born from the will of Giampaolo Motta, who decided to invest in his personal vision. Giampaolo comes from a family linked to the leather industry, but he has always been passionate about the world of wine; after studying at the Bordeaux wine institute he returned to Italy and worked for some well-known companies in the Chianti Classico area. He will then buy the La Massa farm and begin his journey / revolution with this company. After 10 years he leaves the Chianti Classico consortium, determined to experiment with the Bordeaux style down to the smallest detail. Then the two highly successful labels of the company will arrive: “La Massa” which is a blend of the typical Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which combines the vivacity and freshness of Sangiovese and Chianti Classico with a greater elegance derived from international vines, as if to unite these two territories through an invisible thread and “Giorgio Primo”, a Bordeaux blend in all respects dedicated to his grandfather, to whom he had promised to create a great wine with aging potential.

Grapes used

Cabernet Sauvignon 70%

Merlot 25%

Petit Verdot 5%

Production method

The harvest takes place in different periods according to the variety. The grapes are harvested by hand and selected both in the vineyard and in the cellar, then fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The wine is then drawn off and left to refine in new barriques for 80% in order to give a strong and distinctive character to the product. This is followed by refinement in the bottle before being put on the market.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting notes

Brilliant garnet red colour. On the nose notes of ripe red fruit such as raspberry jam and berries, blackberries and blueberries, grilled pepper, herbaceous and vegetable sensation, herbs and hay, notes of iodized minerality and a triondo of spices: tobacco, black pepper, licorice, cloves cloves, vanilla and cinnamon. In the mouth powerful, ripe and elegant, balanced; closed by a very fine acidity and velvety tannins. The finish is persistent and long, with pleasant and precious sensations of spices.

Possible combinations

The Massa “Giorgio Primo” is a great Bordeaux blend produced in Tuscany. It is a very fine meditation wine, to be consumed alone or in the company of special people. In combination it is indicated with important and spicy game or red meat dishes; also excellent with selections of aged cheeses.