Massolino Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG 2020

This is the third year that Massolino's Barolo wines fermented in large wooden casks (the wines used to ferment in concrete). While the Cru wines below now ferment exclusively in oak-which Giovanni Angeli credits with imparting even more finesse-half of this Barolo still fermented in concrete. This cuvée spent around 20 days on skins, and the final blend matured for 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks. It is an exceptional release for a wine that is, as always, wonderful … more

Country: Italy
Producer: Massolino
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo

Massolino Barolo Margheria 2019 Magnum

The Margheria vineyard is one of Serralunga's most important and illustrious sites. The Massolino family bought their first parcel here in 1964, and the remainder came online during the '70s. The current holding is 1.5 hectares. Sitting at 280 metres above sea level, Margheria is a very chalky vineyard with a good percentage of sand (which brings elegance), while the high calcium carbonate content brings vibrant, mineral energy to the natural depth of Serralunga.

As with all three 2019 Crus, … more

Country: Italy
Producer: Massolino
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo

Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2017

Vigna Rionda is historically the most revered vineyard of Serralunga and the source of some of the greatest, finest and most long-lived Barolo. The Massolino family are the largest holders in this Cru with 3.5 hectares of Vigna Rionda vines, aged between 40 and 50 years old. On some of the oldest soils of Barolo, there is very little topsoil here, with a high concentration of limestone, oxidised iron and other mineral elements. The altitude is also 300 metres above … more

Country: Italy
Producer: Massolino
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo

Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Etichetta Nera 2016

Vigna Rionda is historically the most revered vineyard of Serralunga, the source of some of the greatest, most structured, robust and long-lived Barolo. The name derives from the word rotonda (round) used to describe the amphitheatre shape of this south-facing vineyard. The Massolino family are the largest holder with 2.3 hectares (today Angelo Gaja has a fair chunk as well). The soil here is similar to the Parafada vineyard (limey/chalky marls) yet there is more chalk and also a higher … more

Country: Italy
Producer: Massolino
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo