scallops and mussels – in a ginger-flavored stock)
Parker-Czerwinski 95 points: A blend of 90% Grenache (aged in tank) and 10% Syrah (aged in barrel)
but also dark forest berries
just incredibly sexy expression of this terroir
These balanced results open to a round bouquet of dark fruit
2019 Masseto dell Ornellaia scallops and mussels – inDunnuck 97 points: Reminding me of a great Pomerol in a way, the 2019 Masseto is as always 100% Merlot and is a pure, seamless, just incredibly sexy expression of this terroir, showing the warmer style of the vintage. Giving up loads of redcurrants, sweet tobacco, savory herbs, dusty earth, and chalky mineral notes, as well as some subtle chocolaty oak, it has a wonderful purity and precision in its aromatics and already shows considerable complexity.