Massolino Barbaresco Albesani 2021

Massolino Barbaresco Albesani 

Region: Piedmont, Italy

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Nebbiolo

ABV: 14%

On the palate, this Barbaresco opens up with aromas of red fruits and hints of hay, spices and tobacco, providing great depth and structure. The texture is rich, elegant with an excellent ageing potential. Only a limited number of bottles were produced

The Albesani vineyards are located in highly vocated A.G.M.s, in the village of Neive. Vines are up to 60 years old and guyot trained. Soil is predominantly marly/calcareous, with variable clay or sand components, respectively in the most ancient or most recent geological formations. The altitude is 230 metres above sea level and the vines sit on a south-westerly facing slope. The mixed consistency of the terroir in the Barbaresco area offers a unique nuance of Nebbiolo expression. The Albesani is the selection of the oldest vines within the A.G.M which are capable of producing wines that have exceptional balance and finesse, and are very elegant and refined.

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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