2011 La Massa

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

Panzano in Chianti (Chianti Classico, Firenze)

Tuscany

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

60% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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2015 - 2026

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Things seem to be coming full circle at La Massa. For years, proprietor Giampaolo Motta favored international varieties. And why not? This part of Panzano has proven to be fertile ground for those varieties, most notable at Rampolla, which is a stone's throw away. This year, though, Motta has introduced a new 100% Sangiovese, Carla, named after his daughter. One gets the sense things are still a work in progress here, but Motta consulting oenologist Stephane Derenoncourt have made important strides. Unfortunately I was not able to taste the 2012s as they were being bottled right around my tastings.

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Proprietor Giampaolo Motta continues to refine his approach at La Massa. It has now been a few years since Motta began working with consulting oenologist Stephane Derenoncourt, and the results of that collaboration are starting to show up in the wines, most notably in the 2010 Giorgio Primo, which is easily one of the best wines ever made here. At the other end of the spectrum, La Massa is one of the finest values in Tuscan wine today. This year Motta has a new wine, the 100% Sangiovese Carla 6, named in honor of his daughter. The 2011 had just been bottled at the time of my visit and seemed to be in an awkward stage. The 2012, from barrel, is much more interesting, at least today.