Massolino - Vigna Rionda
Barbaresco 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | In large Slavonian oak casks for up to 18 months, followed by bottle ageing in cool, dark rooms. |
- Denomination: Still red wine from Nebbiolo grapes, Barbaresco DOCG.
- Origin: Neive, a selection of Albesani, Serraboella and Starderi crus on medium-textured soils.
- Aromas: Notes of lilac, wild cherry and mineral nuances; garnet red colour.
- Taste profile: medium-bodied and silky structure, delicate tannins, balanced acidity and a crisp finish.
- Ageing: 18 months in Slavonian oak casks; 14% vol, 1 hour decanting recommended.
Description
What type of wine it is
Massolino Barbaresco from the Massolino - Vigna Rionda winery is an elegant still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, originating from Piedmont. Belonging to the Barbaresco denomination, it is distinguished by a harmonious profile with a medium body and a silky texture. Fine and well-polished tannins emerge on the palate, supported by a balanced acidity that accompanies clear hints of wild cherry, lilac, and mineral nuances. Its solid structure derives from careful temperature-controlled fermentation and long maturation in Slavonian oak casks, elements that define its overall balance and gustatory elegance.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Piedmont, in the municipality of Neive, an area of absolute excellence for the Barbaresco denomination. The clusters come from renowned crus such as Albesani, Serraboella, and Starderi, famous for their ability to provide a deep and articulate expression. The soil, characterised by medium-textured terrain, plays a fundamental role in the development of the structure and progression that distinguish each sip. The Massolino winery, a historic family business founded in Serralunga d'Alba in 1896, faithfully interprets the agronomic vocations of these vineyards, delivering an essential profile deeply linked to the territorial identity.
How it is produced
The production process follows the classic practices of the region to best enhance the characteristics of the grape variety. Vinification begins with fermentation in oak vats at a controlled temperature, maintained at around thirty degrees, accompanied by a medium-duration maceration. Subsequently, maturation takes place inside large Slavonian oak casks for a period extending up to eighteen months, allowing for the perfect integration of the tannic texture. The cycle concludes with a period of bottle ageing, which takes place by letting the wine rest in cool rooms away from light to ensure its complete stabilisation.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1896 in Serralunga d'Alba, the historic family winery Massolino interprets the character of the Piedmontese territory with dedication. This 2023 vintage Barbaresco DOCG is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the renowned crus of Neive, including the famous Albesani, Serraboella and Starderi vineyards. Hailed as an authentic Piedmontese masterpiece and acclaimed by international critics, this red expresses a deep bond with the land thanks to traditional vinification and slow ageing in Slavonian oak casks for eighteen months.
Awards
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2023
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2023
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1896
- Oenologist: Franco Massolino, Roberto Massolino
- Bottles produced: 460.000
- Hectares: 57
With tenacity and passion, we have been making wine since 1896.
Azienda Agricola Massolino Vigna Rionda is the dream of our great-grandfather Giovanni, who founded the estate in 1896. In those days, it was a traditional Langa farm, producing fruit and vegetables, raising livestock and making wine.
Our family is firmly at the helm of the historic estate that inhaled the vibrant air full of change of the late 19th century and navigated the tides of the first half of the 20th century. Today, we face the new challenges of the 21st century, in the capable hands of the third and fourth generations.
We are Massolino Vigna Rionda and we are writing a legacy with our wines. Read more
| Name | Massolino Barbaresco 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Massolino - Vigna Rionda |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1896 in Serralunga d'Alba, the historic family winery Massolino interprets the character of the Piedmontese territory with dedication. This 2023 vintage Barbaresco DOCG is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the renowned crus of Neive, including the famous Albesani, Serraboella and Starderi vineyards. Hailed as an authentic Piedmontese masterpiece and acclaimed by international critics, this red expresses a deep bond with the land thanks to traditional vinification and slow ageing in Slavonian oak casks for eighteen months. |
| Origin | Neive (Piedmont) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soil |
| Fermentation temperature | Around 30 °C |
| Fermentation | Average duration |
| Production technique | Traditional Barbaresco method with temperature-controlled fermentation in oak vats and medium-duration maceration; maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels for up to 18 months, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Traditional Barbaresco method with temperature-controlled fermentation (around 30 °C) and medium-duration maceration in oak vats; maturation in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 18 months, followed by bottle ageing in cool, dark rooms. |
| Aging | In large Slavonian oak casks for up to 18 months, followed by bottle ageing in cool, dark rooms. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |