Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 2017

Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda

Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Vintage: 2017

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Nebbiolo 

ABV: 14.5%

Bright garnet red, this Barolo has an intense and complex nose with aromas of black cherries, rose petal and violet coupled with savoury notes of mushroom, tar and forest floor. Probably the most powerful of all the Massolino wines, it perfectly showcases the essential characteristics of Barolo, with grand structure, robust tannins and vibrant acidity endowing it with great potential for further ageing.

Grapes for this wine were grown in the 2.3 hectare 'Vigna Rionda' vineyard, which is one of 35 recognised Serralunga crus (MGA). Situated mid-slope at 330 metres above sea level, the vineyard is at an ideal altitude for Nebbiolo and is protected from northern winds by the Castelletto hills. The marl-limestone mix of soils, together with the microclimate, enables the production of wines with an optimum balance of structure, aroma and finesse. The vines are Guyot trained and are planted at a density of 5,000 to 6,000 vines per hectare. The average yield is 4.5 tonnes per hectare and the vines are 30-50 years old.

This 23 hectare estate has been in the Massolino family since 1896. In recent years, the style of the wines has undergone a subtle transformation. Winemaker Franco Massolino has done a wonderful job of marrying change with a respect for tradition, something that sets Massolino apart from many of the younger producers in Barolo today. The vineyards, with vines up to 60 years old, are in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba

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