Massa, Chianti Classico Giorgio Primo Vintage:2016 earth and a whiff of

earth and a whiff of leather

becoming more marine like with aeration

opulent and ultra-intense broad-based flavors also remain extremely backward and tight yet the palate staining finish is hugely persistent

the wines speak for themselves

Here there is better wood integration framing the pretty and ripe blend of both red and black fruit that displays a subtle animale character as well as notes of underbrush

Massa, Chianti Classico Giorgio Primo Vintage:2016 earth and a whiff ofThis is a truly sumptuous wine that stands as a tall testament to the winemaking talents of Giampaolo Motta, his vision for interpreting this vintage and his specific vineyard site in Panzano in Chianti. This standout wine brings Fattoria la Massa to a new level of accomplishment and opens an exciting new chapter of possibility. The 2013 Giorgio Primo (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot) is dark and impenetrable on first impact.