Massolino
About Massolino
Established in 1896 and now run by the fourth generation of the family, Massolino is undoubtedly one of the great estates in Barolo. Their vineyards have dynamic, chalky soils and sit at lofty altitudes of 320-360 metres, imparting exceptional concentration and complexity to the wines. With vines up to 60 years old, the Massolino family principally grows fruit of the finest quality in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba.
Viniculture
With vines up to 60 years old, the Massolino family principally grows the fruit of the finest quality in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba. An estate with truly enviable vineyard holdings, their vineyards have dynamic, chalky soils and sit at lofty altitudes of 320-360 metres, imparting exceptional concentration and complexity to the wines.
Franco Massolino is the fourth generation to sit at the helm of this family-run estate.
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Piedmont | 11 | 93 (WA) | HK$3,605.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93)This is the bread-and-butter wine for the folks at Massolino, and great care is taken to make sure they get it right year after year. The 2015 Barolo is almost all fruit from Serralunga d'Alba (this township makes up 99% of the blend), with a tiny part from Castiglione Falletto. Fruit comes from five vineyard sites, including Briccolina, Collaretto, Broglio and Le Turne, all in Serralunga d'Alba. The tiny part of Castiglione Falletto fruit comes from the Parussi cru. The complex nature of the blend represents old-school Barolo tradition, and it works beautifully in a warm vintage such as this. (That Serralunga d'Alba's rich marlstone soil keeps the moisture of the vintage locked within.) This is a full and exuberant expression with a well-defined profile of spice, rusty nail, potting soil and truffle. Overall, this vintage is accessible, soft and delicious from the start. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) | HK$23,585.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2001 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is stunning. It opens with gorgeous aromas of rose petals and sweet ripe cherries that meld seamlessly onto a palate of dark raspberries, cocoa and licorice. It offers superb length and elegant tannins in a style that is incredibly delicate and surprisingly approachable today. This will be a beautiful wine to follow over the following years and decades. 95 |
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