Massolino - Vigna Rionda
Barolo Serralunga d'Alba Vigna Rionda Riserva 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 42 months, then refined for up to a further 24 months in the bottle. |
- 1.5 L Magnum format: 2020 Massolino Barolo Riserva, 100% Nebbiolo, 14.5% vol
- Rionda vineyard of origin: Serralunga d’Alba, 300 m; medium-textured calcareous marl soils
- Traditional vinification: 25-30 days maceration in oak vats at approximately 30 °C
- 42 months ageing: large Slavonian oak casks, followed by a long rest in the bottle
- Profile and pairings: notes of red fruits, flowers, tobacco and spices; suitable for game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Massolino’s Barolo Serralunga d’Alba Vigna Rionda Riserva is a Piedmontese red made from Nebbiolo grapes, a classic expression of Barolo. This Riserva reveals a profound style, an elegant structure and silky tannins. The aromatic profile ranges from red fruits to notes of forest floor, tobacco and spices. After long ageing in oak barrels, the palate is very persistent, ideal for meats and game.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Vigna Rionda Cru, in Serralunga d’Alba, at an altitude of about three hundred metres. The rows grow on limestone marl soils, essential for aromatic concentration and tannin definition. In this environment, historic fifty-year-old vines yield complex clusters, managed with precision viticulture. This specific sub-zone gives the wine a rigorous character and great depth of flavour.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between late September and mid-October. Fermentation includes maceration in oak barrels for about thirty days to extract maximum finesse. The wine then matures for forty-two months in large Slavonian oak casks, completing its journey with a long period of ageing. The result is a red with a refined tannic texture, created to ensure excellent longevity and a splendid evolution over time.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1896, the Massolino winery celebrates its winemaking heritage through the prestigious Cru Vigna Rionda. This excellent Riserva originates from fifty-year-old Nebbiolo vineyards, cultivated according to traditional methods. The meticulous ageing for 42 months in Slavonian oak casks, combined with a long rest in the bottle, creates a masterpiece of majestic harmony. Thanks to the ideal climatic conditions of the 2020 vintage, the wine expresses unparalleled elegance and extraordinary longevity, ensuring a superb evolution over time.
Awards
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2020
98/100
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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2020
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
98/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Barolo Serralunga d'Alba Vigna Rionda Riserva Magnum 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Massolino - Vigna Rionda |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1896, the Massolino winery celebrates its winemaking heritage through the prestigious Cru Vigna Rionda. This excellent Riserva originates from fifty-year-old Nebbiolo vineyards, cultivated according to traditional methods. The meticulous ageing for 42 months in Slavonian oak casks, combined with a long rest in the bottle, creates a masterpiece of majestic harmony. Thanks to the ideal climatic conditions of the 2020 vintage, the wine expresses unparalleled elegance and extraordinary longevity, ensuring a superb evolution over time. |
| Origin | Vigna Rionda, in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba (Cuneo), Piedmont |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured calcareous marl |
| Harvest | From late September to mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 degrees Celsius |
| Fermentation | 25-30 days |
| Production technique | Traditional Barolo style: fermentation and maceration for 25-30 days in oak vats at approximately 30 °C; maturation in large Slavonian oak casks for 42 months, followed by long bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Traditional Barolo style: fermentation and maceration for 25–30 days in oak vats at around 30 °C; maturation in large Slavonian oak casks for 42 months, followed by long bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 42 months, then refined for up to a further 24 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |