La Massa Asiram Toscana 2021

RedMerlot2021
La Massa Asiram Toscana 2021
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Tuscany
Blend
100% Merlot
Winemaker
Giampaolo Motta
Alcohol
15%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Full-bodied, velvety texture, polished structure

Aromas & flavors: Blackberry, plum, blue flower, espresso, sweet spice, forest floor

Tannins & finish: Firm finish, lingering spice, refined tannins

Pairings: Grilled lamb chops, roasted beef tenderloin, aged pecorino, wild boar ragu, mushroom risotto

Tasting notes are estimated for this appellation; no source for this exact wine.

Sources: nature.com, bbc.com, news.sbs.co.kr, aljazeera.com, github.com

Vinous96 pts

The 2021 Asiram is 100% Merlot from deep blue/olive-hued clay soils. Black cherry, plum, leather and spice are all dialed up. The 2021 opens up considerably with air, showing all the potential I sensed from the barrel sample last year and offering striking aromatic presence. Copious red-toned fruit, rose petal, blood orange, chalk, white pepper and pomegranate all confer notable energy and vibrancy to complement the wine's textural opulence. Production is just four barrels.

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Price comparison

Per bottle
SourcePrice
Last Bottle Price$339
Listed Retail$500
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$500
Avg Price (Wine-Searcher)
$457

Vintage Quality

Vintage Chart

Wine Spectator · Tuscany (Bolgheri, Maremma) Red Bordeaux blends
99
2021 VintageExceptional
Drink or Hold

This might be the best vintage in Tuscany's modern era; ample spring rains got the vines through the hot summer, while harvesttime saw ideal weather for picking

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
20212019201620152011200720062001
Avoid
2002
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