Massolino - Vigna Rionda
Barolo Margheria 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for about 30 months and refined in the bottle for at least one year in specially designated cool, dark rooms. |
- Margheria Vineyard: 100% Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba, alcohol content 14.5%
- Aromas: notes of spices, tobacco, undergrowth, wild cherry and candied orange
- Palate: medium structure, velvety tannins, pronounced minerality and savoury persistence
- Vinification: maceration for 15–20 days at 31–33°C, aged for 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18–20°C; ideal with roasts, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Massolino Barolo Margheria is a still red wine that embodies an authentic expression of Nebbiolo. Hailing from the prestigious Barolo area, this wine reveals a harmonious medium-bodied profile and the distinctive elegance of Serralunga d’Alba. On the palate, it stands out for its pronounced minerality and a persistent saline streak, perfectly balanced with silky tannins. The bouquet offers ethereal aromas of spices and tobacco, enriched by notes of wild cherry and candied orange peel. Its measured austerity makes it ideal for accompanying game stews, roasted red meats and mature cheeses. It is recommended to decant it about an hour before serving.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the single vineyard Margheria, located in the heart of one of the most renowned areas of Serralunga d’Alba. The Nebbiolo vines grow at an altitude of 340 metres with optimal southern exposure, trained using the Guyot system. The terroir is characterised by a calcareous soil with a significant presence of sand. This geological composition tempers the typical expressive power of the area, favouring a more harmonious structure and giving the glass a distinct saline imprint. Thanks to low yields, a concentrated fruit is obtained, capable of faithfully expressing the peculiarities of the Piedmontese territory.
How it is produced
The process begins with meticulous manual harvesting in the second half of October. Fermentation and long maceration on the skins take place at a controlled temperature in large oak vats. Subsequently, the wine matures for a long period in large Slavonian oak barrels, a fundamental choice to preserve its original aromatic purity. The process concludes with essential bottle ageing, a crucial step to harmonise the structure, define the spicy nuances and ensure solid longevity over time.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1896, the Massolino winery has enhanced the territory of Serralunga d’Alba, dedicating, since 1985, exclusive care to Barolo Margheria. Oenologists Franco and Roberto Massolino transform the grapes from this single 1.5-hectare plot into a masterpiece of rare mineral elegance. The exceptional 2021 vintage was in fact awarded 96 points by James Suckling and 93 points by Vinous.
Awards
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2021
96/100
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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2021
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:
18 - 20 °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.
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| Name | Massolino Barolo Margheria 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| 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 Curiosities Founded in 1896, the Massolino winery has enhanced the territory of Serralunga d’Alba, dedicating, since 1985, exclusive care to Barolo Margheria. Oenologists Franco and Roberto Massolino transform the grapes from this single 1.5-hectare plot into a masterpiece of rare mineral elegance. The exceptional 2021 vintage was in fact awarded 96 points by James Suckling and 93 points by Vinous. |
| Origin | Margheria, Serralunga d'Alba (Cuneo), Piemonte, Italia |
| Soil composition | Calcareous with a high percentage of sand |
| Cultivation system | Traditional Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5300 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 45 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Second half of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 31–33 °C |
| Fermentation | About 15–20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and traditional maceration in large oak fermenters/vats with prolonged skin contact; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Traditional Barolo: fermentation in large oak fermenters with maceration on the skins for about 15–20 days at 31–33 °C (skin contact for about 20 days), prolonged maceration in oak vats at controlled temperature; ageing in large Slavonian oak casks for about 30 months, followed by resting/ageing in bottle (at least 18 months). |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for about 30 months and refined in the bottle for at least one year in specially designated cool, dark rooms. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |