From vines on an average of 40 years from an altitude of 1000 feet, this vineyard is the gem of Serralunga d'Alba. Massolino was founded in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino, who was the first person to bring electricity to the village. Massolino vinifies traditionally, aging in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months before bottling, where it aged for another 30 months in the cellar. With its many parcel locations throughout the vineyard, this excellent site produces a complex, powerful, and age-worthy Barolo, one of the best in the entire region and Massolino's most prized possession. This is easily the wine of the vintage and should prove to be very rewarding with extended cellar time. In addition to the 750s, we also have 6 of only 18 Magnums and 1 of only 3, three liters imported to the USA. 2014 of the top vintages of this wine ever, starting to drink phenomenally now, will only get better and is an excellent choice for the Italian lover looking for top-notch Barolo.
Antonio Galloni 98+ points! "The 2014 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a stunning wine. Sweet, perfumed and deep, the 2014 is off-the-charts great. Dark red and purplish berry fruit, mint, lavender, spice and hard candy infuse the 2014 with striking layers of nuance. But what really impresses about the 2014 is its depth and huge vertical build. All the elements fall into place in a sumptuous, deep Barolo that screams with character. Beams of tannin punctuate the finish. Massolino's 2014 is one of the greatest Vigna Riondas I have ever tasted."
2014 Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda
2014 Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda
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From vines on an average of 40 years from an altitude of 1000 feet, this vineyard is the gem of Serralunga d'Alba. Massolino was founded in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino, who was the first person to bring electricity to the village. Massolino vinifies traditionally, aging in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months before bottling, where it aged for another 30 months in the cellar. With its many parcel locations throughout the vineyard, this excellent site produces a complex, powerful, and age-worthy Barolo, one of the best in the entire region and Massolino's most prized possession. This is easily the wine of the vintage and should prove to be very rewarding with extended cellar time. In addition to the 750s, we also have 6 of only 18 Magnums and 1 of only 3, three liters imported to the USA. 2014 of the top vintages of this wine ever, starting to drink phenomenally now, will only get better and is an excellent choice for the Italian lover looking for top-notch Barolo.
Antonio Galloni 98+ points! "The 2014 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a stunning wine. Sweet, perfumed and deep, the 2014 is off-the-charts great. Dark red and purplish berry fruit, mint, lavender, spice and hard candy infuse the 2014 with striking layers of nuance. But what really impresses about the 2014 is its depth and huge vertical build. All the elements fall into place in a sumptuous, deep Barolo that screams with character. Beams of tannin punctuate the finish. Massolino's 2014 is one of the greatest Vigna Riondas I have ever tasted."
