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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 24, 2024 08:00PM EDT
  • 2003
  • 750ml
  • Italy
  • Tuscany
  • Merlot
  • Red
  • HH482
  • HH484
Lot 616

2003 Masseto Toscana - 3 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$2,300 - CAD$3,300

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This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2003 Masseto Toscana - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $2300 - $3300 with a reserve of $1800. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11532.

Condition

Please note the following condition/s on 2003 Masseto Toscana In Neck.

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Wine was always part of family dinners growing up for this Calgary based consignor. He started buying wine in the 1990s through wine clubs like Opimium and through local Calgary liquor stores but has never really considered himself a collector. All wine was stored in a fully insulated cellar, humidity (50-70%) and temperature-controlled (55F) prior to arriving at Iron Gate.
The tasting note for 2003 Masseto Toscana is from Robert Parker and the score is 96 - Tasted at Jeurg Richter’s pre-Climens lunch. The Masseto ’03 oozes class with a ravishing, opulent bouquet with raspberry, kirsch, Kalamata olives and a touch of undergrowth. It has enticing definition and a sense of natural calm. The palate is beautifully balanced with svelte tannins, a nonchalant sense of self-being with gentle grip, filigree texture, more black than the red fruits evident on the nose, cedar and cigar box towards the understated finish. Stunning.