Masseto "Vertical" 2006, 2010 and 2011 (3 BT)

Masseto "Vertical" 

Toscana, IGT

2006 (1 bt) Case 23 /300

2010 (1 bt)

2011 (1 bt)

3 bts (owc)

2006: Lovely fresh projection of wild herbs plus black and red fruit on the nose, with a whiff of vanilla. Totally opulent and mouth- filling, with great polished tannins and supremely healthy fruit. Cinnamon at the end - with that charming freshness too. In 2010, at dinner in Milan, just so fruity and tempting, and yet with real depth. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

2010: In 2023, a rich, plummy, ink and roses nose, plus intriguing ginger. Fresh attack on the palate from this late harvest. Beautifully healthy, crisp and perfectly defined. Very appetising and a super food wine, especially with meat sauces. A splash of chocolate and turmeric on the finish which is fascinating. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 98

2011: In 2023, a warm, scented, lush and welcoming nose - very Merlot. A lovely, rich-textured caress on the palate, with the freshness of the 'maritime' Maremma climate. The glycerol and red cherries are very strong - you feel you can bite into this voluptuous Merlot volume, with its full body and glossiness. Really impressive. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 95

“What is Masseto – above all, it is seductive opulence! With its deep, velvety, black cherries flavour and exotic chocolatey allure, Masseto is always exciting and a marvellous expression of luscious Merlot. You could call it noble perfection.”

Serena Sutcliffe, MW, Honorary Chairman, Sotheby’s Wine 

This incredible sale coming from the very cellar of the winery is remarkably unique as it is the first ever auction to release a very limited number of bottles in varying formats, proficiently removed from the Masseto Caveau – the most secret space in the winery’s cellar carved deep beneath the vineyard of the same name.

Masseto | The Caveau Release comprises vintages spanning three decades, including 35 cases containing the 2006, 2010 and 2011 vintages, as well as magnums, double magnums, imperials, and an outstanding Nebuchadnezzar.

Rarely open to the public, the Masseto estate will also extend an invitation to host some of the successful bidders at the winery.

To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime auction and to highlight its extraordinary provenance, each bottle from this sale has been conditioned for this sale and is packed in bespoke numbered oak presentation coffrets handcrafted by an artisan in Bolgheri, and contain a certificate of origin signed by Axel Heinz, Estate Director.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND, Offered Duty Paid, VAT on Hammer