2019 Tenuta la Massa

2019 Tenuta la Massa

2019 Tenuta la Massa This full-bodied, energetic red from Panzano combines warm richness with balance and length that makes it widely popular year after year. Winemaker Stephane Derenoncourt, one of Bordeaux’s most renowned winemakers, crafts the wine with Bordeaux influences including aging in French oak, 20% new, to produce a luscious mouth-feel. This wine is one of the best values in the market place.

Then 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. 93pts Vinous
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​This wine is an absolute gem. A superb Super Tuscan from one of the greatest producers in Tuscany at a great price. La Massa located in one of the sweet spots with in Chianti Classico called Panzano (home to greats like Fontodi) makes some of Italy’s finest Super Tuscans.

Giampaolo Mota, the eldest son of Neapolitan family became the “black sheep” because he decided not go into the family’s leather tanning business. His grandfather Giorgio was the only family member to support him in his venture into the wine business and thus, the top wine at La Massa carries his name. He is a man of intense passion and drive to make the best. Giampaolo studied in France with renowned oenologist Emile Peynaud, working in St Emilion and Pomerol where he developed his art wine. His vineyards are in the Conca d’Oro (trans. The Golden Basin) of Panzano. He hired Stephane Derenoncourt, one of the most renowned winemakers in Bordeaux, to advise on vineyard management and in the cellar.

The wine is made by Carlo Ferrini (pictured), possibly the greatest winemaker in Tuscany today and whose clients include Tuscany’s finest wines: Casanova di Neri Brunello, Fonterutoli, Orma, Sette Ponti, Brancaia, Brolio, Petrolo, Sapio, Terriccio and San Fabiano Calcinaia.
The Tenuta la Massa 2019 La Massa is better than ever and is spectacular in 2019. The removal of the Alicante Bouschet grape from the blend has resulted in a better wine. This is a great bottle of wine at any price.