2007 is just an outstanding vintage in Chianti and, for that matter, most of Italy. La Massa's owner/winemaker Giampaolo Motta's spectacular position in Panzano's legendary Conca d'Oro vineyard slope allows him to get the highest quality grapes on a regular basis, but for this year it was a embarrassment of riches. His 2007 La Massa is 60% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and it spent 14 months in small French oak barrels (20% new) with bâtonnage and micro-oxygenation, emulating Giampaolo's favorite Bordeaux. The 2006 La Massa IGT was awarded 93 points from Wine Spectator and, after tasting the 2007, I'm sure it will be right up there again. The perfect ripeness of the fruit on the nose just floored me - complex yet luscious. Layers of spicy herbs, wild cherry and hints of vanillin burst out of the glass. On the palate, the Sangiovese gives a perfect backbone to the fleshy richness of the Merlot, and the Cabernet adds structure to give the wine a bolder palate feel. The finish is awesome, long, complex and supple as well. The 2006 sold out in a hurry so don't wait for the score to hit.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Erik Banti "Carato" Toscana View Price
2011 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi "Castiglioni" Chianti (Elsewhere $16) $9.99
Montechiara Prosecco $9.99
2008 Caiarossa "Pergolaia" Toscana $24.99
2010 Riecine Chianti Classico $23.99
