2018 La Massa Carla 6
Grape
100% Sangiovese
Its Origins
Fattoria La Massa can be found hidden amongst the Chianti Classico hills of Panzano in the prestigious “Conca d’Oro,” (Golden Basin). It was acquired by its passionate owner, Giampaolo Motta, in 1992. Giampaolo, originally from Naples, came to the area in 1989 to follow his dream of making high quality wines. After working in some of the most famous Chianti Classico estates and spending time in Bordeaux, Giampaolo established La Massa with the technical consultation of famed enologist and friend Carlo Ferrini. Since the end 2008, he relies on the advice of renowned Stéphane Derenoncourt for the vineyards and cellar. La Massa’s vineyards range in altitude from 315 to 460 meters (1,033 to 1,510 feet) above sea level, occupying an area of about 45 hectares (111 acres), of which 27 are planted with vines.
What The Critics Say
96/100 James Suckling
"A very fine-tannined, pure sangiovese Super Tuscan red with crushed stone, blueberries, blackberries and black cherries. Real terroir-driven character to this wine with well-balanced, intense and fine tannins and a long finish. Drink after 2024."
95/100 Winescritic.com, Rafaelle Vecchione
"Incandescent and precise with sensory nobility alternating notes of red prunes, camphor, orange blossom, bay, cloves, blackberries, liquorice and wet earth. In the background bergamot tinges the secondary scene and augments the workmanship. Full bodied, soft and enveloping in the sip showing grace and equilibrium in all the poliphenolic and anthocyanin compounds. Splendid now it will grow more in the bottle. A masterpiece from Panzano in Chianti. Better from 2023."
94/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni
"The 2018 Carla 6, the estate's top Sangiovese, is terrific. Like all of the La Massa wines, it is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry, cedar, tobacco and spice are all kicked up in this beautifully textured wine. The Carla 6 deftly marries power with translucence" Drink 2023 - 2033
| Variety | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2023 - 2033 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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