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Massolino Barbaresco 2019

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Massolino Barbaresco 2019
Producer Massolino
Region, Country Barbaresco, Italy
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 21200-750

Massolino’s first Barbaresco release is comprised of two wines. The first is a blend of all three parcels now farmed in Neive: Albesani, Serraboella and Starderi. Of these vineyards, Albesani is the best known (and is covered in more detail in the notes of the single-cru bottling). Serraboella, which accounts for the lion’s share of the blend, is one of the most celebrated sites in the eastern sector of Neive. Massolino’s vines here lie on the preferred southwest-facing hill, on light soils overlooking the village. Starderi lies on the western side of Neive; it’s a sunnier terroir that generates power and brings flesh to the blend. 


The winemaking is hardly different from that of the Barolo wines. Fermentations are wild and take place in large oak fermenters. The 2019 saw about three weeks on skins before aging in large Slavonian oak barrels for up to 18 months.

Massolino Barbaresco 2019

Reviews

"A pretty mineral nose showing blood orange, rust and a racy, dark raspberry and cranberry character. A hint of dry earth and vanilla as well. Very firm and sinewy with a medium-to full-bodied palate, showing impressive purity and fine grip. Very well-made. Drink or hold."
93 points, jamessuckling.com
“Effusive aromatics and bright, red-toned fruit lend considerable immediacy and charm, but as is so often the case, that first impression of elegance is backed up by pretty serious tannins. This taut, nervy Barbaresco needs time to soften, but it is so impressive. It’s a gorgeous wine by any measure. Vineyard sites are Starderi, Albesani and Serraboella.”
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The Massolino 2019 Barbaresco offers fine and delicate fiber with plenty of wild berry, blue flower, licorice and crushed stone… this wine remains a fresh and accessible taste of Nebbiolo from the gentle hills of Barbaresco.”
93 points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

Reviews

"A pretty mineral nose showing blood orange, rust and a racy, dark raspberry and cranberry character. A hint of dry earth and vanilla as well. Very firm and sinewy with a medium-to full-bodied palate, showing impressive purity and fine grip. Very well-made. Drink or hold."
93 points, jamessuckling.com
“Effusive aromatics and bright, red-toned fruit lend considerable immediacy and charm, but as is so often the case, that first impression of elegance is backed up by pretty serious tannins. This taut, nervy Barbaresco needs time to soften, but it is so impressive. It’s a gorgeous wine by any measure. Vineyard sites are Starderi, Albesani and Serraboella.”
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The Massolino 2019 Barbaresco offers fine and delicate fiber with plenty of wild berry, blue flower, licorice and crushed stone… this wine remains a fresh and accessible taste of Nebbiolo from the gentle hills of Barbaresco.”
93 points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

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