Massolino - Vigna Rionda
Barolo Serralunga d'Alba Vigna Rionda Riserva 2019
| 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 barrels for up to 42 months, followed by further bottle ageing for up to 24 months. |
- Name and vintage: Barolo DOCG Riserva 2019 from Nebbiolo grapes of the Vigna Rionda cru
- Magnum format: 1.5-litre bottle suitable for important events and collecting
- Aromatic profile: Notes of red fruits and flowers, followed by hints of undergrowth, tobacco and spices
- Traditional vinification: Prolonged maceration in oak vats and fermentation at 30°C
- Ageing and serving: Maturation for up to 42 months in Slavonian oak; decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Massolino presents a Barolo Riserva with a structured character and great prestige. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, this red wine reveals a broad and enveloping sensory profile. Visually, it displays a deep garnet red hue, heralding a bouquet that combines red fruit aromas with delicate floral notes. As it evolves, the primary scents give way to elegant nuances of undergrowth, tobacco and spices. Tasting reveals a profound texture, making it a perfect meditation wine as well as a solid companion for robust meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Vigna Rionda cru, located in the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba. This hillside vineyard covers three hectares at around 300 metres above sea level. The vines, with an average age of about 50 years, sink their roots into a soil composed of calcareous marl, a fundamental geological matrix that imparts longevity and pronounced structure. The interaction between the soil composition and the local microclimate defines a rigorous identity from the very row. The care of this vineyard reflects a commitment to enhancing the value of old Piedmontese vines, highlighting their natural aromatic concentration.
How it is produced
The winery follows a traditional vinification process, starting fermentation at controlled temperatures. This is followed by a long maceration on the skins in oak vats, essential for extracting a solid and complex tannic structure. The wine then matures in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 42 months, ensuring a slow and measured evolution. The cycle concludes with a long final rest in the bottle, allowing the wine to reach the market at the height of its expressiveness. To ensure the proper opening of its sensory profile, it is recommended to decant for at least one hour before serving, maintaining a temperature between 18 and 20°C.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Serralunga d’Alba by the Massolino family, this exceptional Barolo DOCG Vigna Rionda Riserva embodies a glorious tradition that began in 1896. Made from old 50-year-old vines grown on prized calcareous marl at an altitude of 300 metres, the wine is masterfully aged for 42 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. The Magnum format enhances its complex evolution, revealing elegant notes of red fruits, tobacco and spices. The 2019 vintage boasts 96 points from Vinous, standing out for its structured elegance, uniqueness and extraordinary longevity.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
96/100
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 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| 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 Curiosities Produced in Serralunga d’Alba by the Massolino family, this exceptional Barolo DOCG Vigna Rionda Riserva embodies a glorious tradition that began in 1896. Made from old 50-year-old vines grown on prized calcareous marl at an altitude of 300 metres, the wine is masterfully aged for 42 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. The Magnum format enhances its complex evolution, revealing elegant notes of red fruits, tobacco and spices. The 2019 vintage boasts 96 points from Vinous, standing out for its structured elegance, uniqueness and extraordinary longevity. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba |
| Soil composition | Marna calcarea |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Production technique | Traditional Barolo vinification with fermentation and long maceration in oak vats |
| Wine making | Traditional Barolo vinification with long fermentation and maceration in oak vats at a temperature of around 30°C; prolonged ageing in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 42 months, followed by further bottle ageing for up to 24 months. |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for up to 42 months, followed by further bottle ageing for up to 24 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |