{"id":428,"date":"2025-06-10T10:23:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T08:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"?p=428"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:27:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:27:48","slug":"masseto-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collectoapp.com\/en\/blog\/masseto-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Masseto: The Italian Icon that Enchants Collectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/collectoapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/videos\/Snap_Insta_to_AQP_Gg1_EA_Yl_Mfrkyd6xw_Ac_Tp_N_Fz_Mh3d_UF_3r_Qpuibju50w7_K_uf9_Ixu_Um_Fuyd_V1t_Uqvuiaaan_QS_Yk96d_IEV_Ov85_Vzu_H1_D_Tbj_q_OL_3fs_Y_3376b4271b.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Masseto was born in 1986 as an ambitious project within Tenuta dell\u2019Ornellaia in Bolgheri. The vineyard, located on a unique clay-rich soil with optimal exposure and a perfect microclimate, was dedicated entirely to Merlot, inspired by the great ch\u00e2teaux of Pomerol. The first vintage, 1987, was an immediate success: a pure Merlot with power and refinement, capable of competing with the world\u2019s greatest wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the years that followed, Masseto emerged from Ornellaia\u2019s shadow, becoming a brand in its own right with a dedicated winery and an unmistakable style. Each vintage is produced in limited quantities (about 30,000 bottles) and represents a combination of artisanal tradition and cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Masseto Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Liv-Ex and Sotheby\u2019s, Masseto is now one of the most highly valued Italian wines globally. 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