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Massolino’s Barbaresco ‘classico’ is a blend of three parcels in Neive: Albesani, Serraboella and Starderi. Of these vineyards, Albesani is the best-known. Serraboella, which accounts for the lion’s share of the blend, is one of the most highly-regarded sites in the eastern sector of Neive. Massolino’s vines lie on the preferred southwest-facing hill, on lighter soils overlooking the village. Finally, Starderi lies on the western side of Neive. This is a sunnier terroir that brings power and flesh to the blend. Natural fermentation takes place in large wooden fermenters, and the wine is aged for 18 months in large, 5,000-litre Slavonian oak barrels. The 2022 is delicious, with loads of silky, wild, brambly fruits balanced by plenty of dusty tannins on the finish.