both suffering from hard tannin

(from 40+ year old vines planted in shallow

the vineyard is so steep here that it must be worked entirely by hand as tractors would be dangerous to use)

with sweet

we tasted through mini verticals of the estate and McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noirs from 2013 - 2017

Masseto, Massetino Vintage:2019 both suffering from hard tanninHere's our new little super star from the Tuscan Coast. The 2018 Massetino is Merlot with a dash of Cabernet Franc that makes all the difference in terms of the wine's aromatic precision and its overall staying power. Dark fruit and dried blackberry are followed by exotic spice and campfire ash. The aromas are fluid and relaxed, flowing seamlessly in unison and grace. If you love Masseto, you can't miss the Massetino. This wine offers a whole new take