Massolino - Vigna Rionda
Langhe Nebbiolo 2023
Other years:
2024| Denomination | DOC Langhe Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in traditional barrels for more than a year. |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Main details: 0.75 l, 14.5% vol; 100% Nebbiolo, 2023 harvest, Langhe DOC
- Aromas: hints of raspberry and violet; over time, typical Barolo notes emerge
- Vinification: 8–10 days maceration, inspired by the region's great red wines
- Maturation: over 1 year in traditional barrels for great elegance and harmonious tannins
- Serving: at 14–16 °C after 1 hour; perfect with ragù, grilled meats and blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo is a still red wine that expresses the authentic identity of the Nebbiolo grape variety. In the glass, it displays a garnet red colour, with intensity that varies depending on the season. On the nose, it offers a delicate and pleasant bouquet, characterised by notes of raspberry and violet. Over time, its profile evolves, developing secondary aromas reminiscent of Barolo. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant; although less structured than long-aged reds, it delivers a complete sip, distinguished by a pleasant overall harmony and an extremely satisfying drinkability.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from historic plots located in Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe denomination, in Piedmont. The vines grow at around three hundred and forty metres above sea level, sinking their roots into calcareous soils that give the wine a defined style and a clear territorial expression. The vineyards are trained using the traditional Guyot system, with a density of five thousand five hundred vines per hectare. The yield is limited to sixty-five quintals, an essential parameter for obtaining fruit capable of ensuring the wine’s perfect intensity and smoothness.
How it is produced
The production process begins with manual harvesting, followed by classic vinification. The must undergoes skin maceration for eight to ten days, a technique inspired by the great reds of the region. Afterwards, the wine matures in traditional barrels for over a year, achieving a graceful evolution and excellent tannin integration. Served between fourteen and sixteen degrees, preferably after an hour of decanting, this red expresses its utmost elegance. At the table, it pairs beautifully with pasta dishes with ragù, grilled red meats, and a selection of soft or slightly blue cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 originates in Serralunga d’Alba, drawing on the historic expertise of a winery founded in 1896. This refined Langhe Nebbiolo DOC expresses the pure elegance of Piedmont’s quintessential grape variety, offering a pleasantly immediate drinking experience. Aged for over a year in traditional barrels, it develops an appealing harmony and aromas that pay tribute to the nobility of Barolo. Its sip, delicate and complete, is enriched by intoxicating notes of raspberry and violet, making it perfect for elegantly accompanying excellent grilled red meats.
Awards
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2023
90/100
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2023
90/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Massolino - Vigna Rionda |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 originates in Serralunga d’Alba, drawing on the historic expertise of a winery founded in 1896. This refined Langhe Nebbiolo DOC expresses the pure elegance of Piedmont’s quintessential grape variety, offering a pleasantly immediate drinking experience. Aged for over a year in traditional barrels, it develops an appealing harmony and aromas that pay tribute to the nobility of Barolo. Its sip, delicate and complete, is enriched by intoxicating notes of raspberry and violet, making it perfect for elegantly accompanying excellent grilled red meats. |
| Origin | Vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba, province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Guyot tradizionale |
| Plants per hectare | 5.500 |
| Yield per hectare | 65 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | 8 0 days |
| Production technique | Vinification using the classic method with fermentation and medium-length maceration (8–10 days), similar to those used for Barolo, and ageing in traditional barrels for over a year. |
| Wine making | Classic vinification with medium-duration fermentation and maceration (8 0 days), similar to those of Barolo; maturation in traditional barrels for more than a year. |
| Aging | Aged in traditional barrels for more than a year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |