99 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright, royal ruby red. Compact nose, with intense aromas of cherries, truffles, black pepper, then rich notes of berries, gorgeous blackberries and cassis. Densely woven on the palate, with beautiful texture and punchy tannins, multi-layered, with mineral and stone notes, radiant and powerful, lingering and long, fabulous. Alcohol 14.5%. (10/16/23)"
97+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The beautiful 2019 Giorgio Primo is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Vintner Giampaolo Motta's inspiration is the great wines of Bordeaux, and his vision has never changed despite many passing trends. But perhaps his most important choice as a winemaker (born outside of Tuscany) is his firm commitment to Panzano in Chianti as the ideal home for the French grapes he cultivates. An exciting new Merlot is also in the works, so stay tuned. This is an etched and polished wine with dark fruit, spice, graphite and pencil shavings. The tannins are beautifully managed, and the wine is long and complex. Drink: 2024-2045. (6/30/22)"
97 points James Suckling: "Extremely complex aromas of crushed currants, spices and sandalwood with some bark. Violets, too! Full-bodied with creamy, polished tannins and great intensity. Layered and beautiful. Better in 2024, but already beautiful to try. (7/10/22)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Giorgio Primo is a worth follow up to the stellar 2018. Dense, rich and explosive, the 2019 races across the palate with dark fruit, chocolate, leather, incense and spice. This sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon-based Panzano red has a ton to offer. The oak is a bit prominent; otherwise, the 2019 is nicely done. Drink: 2025-2039. (Jul 2022)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Taking things up a notch, the 2019 Giorgio Primo is savory and brooding on the nose. Pouring a deep red/purple hue, it reveals notes of boysenberry, pencil shavings, blackcurrants, pine sap, and sage. Full-bodied, it saturates the palate with sweet tannins, a rounded mid-palate, and a great finish. It’s a cellar-worthy wine that’s only going to improve and will harmonize nicely for another few years if stored well. Drink: 2026-2046. (3/18/25)"
96 points James Button (Decanter): ‘[Winemaking consultant] Stéphane Derenoncourt told me he'd never seen Cabernet ripen like it does here!’ La Massa's Giampaolo Motta told me enthusiastically. The estate’s flagship wine is a Bordeaux blend from vineyards in the Conca d'Oro in Panzano, unique for being the only area to have a mix of all of Chianti Classico’s three main soil types. Herbal, plummy and earthy, this 2019 is rich in chocolate, spice and black fruits. Concentrated and silky, its glossy dark fruit is lifted by a streak of sapid red fruits, a balsamic fresh element and mouthwatering acidity. Keep for a few years before opening. Drink: 2025-2040. (10/16/23)."
96 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Black prunes, green olives, mixed leaves, quinine, sandalwood and incense illuminate the primary scene of a solid and concentrated matrix. Full bodied, silky tannins of notable polymerization and character and an elegant finale, decidedly distended and deep. Beautiful right now. (Jul 2022)"
94 points Danielle Callegari (Wine Enthusiast) "The fresh, inviting nose is like carpaccio with a caprese-inspired garnish of cherry tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The palate continues blending sanguine and umami notes above a latent sweetness, creating a wine that deliciously coats the mouth and then lingers there. (Dec 2023)"
94 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Giorgio Primo is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It opens with savory notes of sauteed herbs, tapenade, and chargrill, giving way to a core of baked black plums and creme de cassis. The full-bodied palate is taut with black fruit preserves and herbal flavors, supported by firm, chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and savory. (8/21/23)"
97+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The beautiful 2019 Giorgio Primo is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Vintner Giampaolo Motta's inspiration is the great wines of Bordeaux, and his vision has never changed despite many passing trends. But perhaps his most important choice as a winemaker (born outside of Tuscany) is his firm commitment to Panzano in Chianti as the ideal home for the French grapes he cultivates. An exciting new Merlot is also in the works, so stay tuned. This is an etched and polished wine with dark fruit, spice, graphite and pencil shavings. The tannins are beautifully managed, and the wine is long and complex. Drink: 2024-2045. (6/30/22)"
97 points James Suckling: "Extremely complex aromas of crushed currants, spices and sandalwood with some bark. Violets, too! Full-bodied with creamy, polished tannins and great intensity. Layered and beautiful. Better in 2024, but already beautiful to try. (7/10/22)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Giorgio Primo is a worth follow up to the stellar 2018. Dense, rich and explosive, the 2019 races across the palate with dark fruit, chocolate, leather, incense and spice. This sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon-based Panzano red has a ton to offer. The oak is a bit prominent; otherwise, the 2019 is nicely done. Drink: 2025-2039. (Jul 2022)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Taking things up a notch, the 2019 Giorgio Primo is savory and brooding on the nose. Pouring a deep red/purple hue, it reveals notes of boysenberry, pencil shavings, blackcurrants, pine sap, and sage. Full-bodied, it saturates the palate with sweet tannins, a rounded mid-palate, and a great finish. It’s a cellar-worthy wine that’s only going to improve and will harmonize nicely for another few years if stored well. Drink: 2026-2046. (3/18/25)"
96 points James Button (Decanter): ‘[Winemaking consultant] Stéphane Derenoncourt told me he'd never seen Cabernet ripen like it does here!’ La Massa's Giampaolo Motta told me enthusiastically. The estate’s flagship wine is a Bordeaux blend from vineyards in the Conca d'Oro in Panzano, unique for being the only area to have a mix of all of Chianti Classico’s three main soil types. Herbal, plummy and earthy, this 2019 is rich in chocolate, spice and black fruits. Concentrated and silky, its glossy dark fruit is lifted by a streak of sapid red fruits, a balsamic fresh element and mouthwatering acidity. Keep for a few years before opening. Drink: 2025-2040. (10/16/23)."
96 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Black prunes, green olives, mixed leaves, quinine, sandalwood and incense illuminate the primary scene of a solid and concentrated matrix. Full bodied, silky tannins of notable polymerization and character and an elegant finale, decidedly distended and deep. Beautiful right now. (Jul 2022)"
94 points Danielle Callegari (Wine Enthusiast) "The fresh, inviting nose is like carpaccio with a caprese-inspired garnish of cherry tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The palate continues blending sanguine and umami notes above a latent sweetness, creating a wine that deliciously coats the mouth and then lingers there. (Dec 2023)"
94 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Giorgio Primo is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It opens with savory notes of sauteed herbs, tapenade, and chargrill, giving way to a core of baked black plums and creme de cassis. The full-bodied palate is taut with black fruit preserves and herbal flavors, supported by firm, chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and savory. (8/21/23)"
| Product SKU | 354170 |
| Producer | La Massa |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Designation | Super Tuscan |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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