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Massolino Barolo DOCG 2022

  • James Suckling
    94 Points
  • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    93 Points
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    92 Points
Massolino Barolo DOCG 2022
  • James Suckling
    94 Points
  • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    93 Points
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    92 Points
Massolino Barolo DOCG 2022
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Massolino Barolo DOCG 2022

SKU: MABA202210 UCAU
15 Plus Years
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Massolino are among the foremost Barolo producers, with deep history in Serralunga d'Alba. Giovanni Massolino founded the estate in 1896 and was also the first to bring electricity to his village.

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Intense floral and dried cherry notes with a youthful, austere character and elegant tannins leading to a well rounded finish.

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Massolino Barolo DOCG 2022

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Tasting Notes

First produced in 1911, the fruit for Massolino's classic cuvée comes from seven hectares of prime-sited Serralunga vineyards. The most important of these—Briccolina, Collareto, Broglio and Le Turne—are dotted around the town itself; Le Turne borders Margheria, while Collareto lies next to Vigna Rionda. So, we are talking quality real estate! As in recent vintages, the blend also includes a little fruit from Massolino's Parussi Cru as well as some declassified Vigna Rionda. Vine age varies from roughly 10 to 55 years old. The grapes spent 10–12 days on the skins, with fermentation split between large wooden cask and concrete as before. The final blend matured for 30 months, this time across a broader range of vessels than 2021: 40- to 100-hl French (Gamba), Austrian (Stockinger, Schneckenleitner) and Slavonian (Garbellotto) oak, rather than large Slavonian casks alone. You will be amazed, as we so often are, by the quality that is being delivered at this price point. And don’t be scared to give it some air, or to age it another 5 or so years. It’s another terrific-value Barolo from Massolino.

 

Critic Scores

A subtle nose, showing dried flowers and raspberries. Medium-bodied, with underlying fruit concentration that feels transparent and almost ethereal, supported by integrated, precise tannins that focus toward the finish. Drink or hold.

Presented in the estate's signature light cream label, the Massolino 2022 Barolo is a blend of fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, with vineyards in Collaretto, Briccolina, Broglio and Le Turne, together with a parcel in Castiglione Falletto. Aged for up to 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine offers an open-knit personality with generous layers of blackcurrant and boysenberry followed by earthy autumnal notes, licorice and baking spice. This is a classic rendition with medium- to full-bodied richness and the bold lines and extra concentration you expect from a warm-vintage Nebbiolo. Despite its broader frame, the wine avoids overripe flavors and remains remarkably composed. A lifted herbal note, almost minty in character, adds freshness on the finish. Production is 87,000 bottles.

A bright ruby hue, the 2022 Barolo blends fruit primarily from Serralunga with a portion from Bricco Ambrogio in Roddi. Aromas of cherry cordial, raspberries, crushed flowers, and sweet herbs emerge from the glass. Medium-bodied, it offers appealing purity, with sweet tannins, balanced fruit, and refreshing acidity. This highly approachable Barolo should drink well over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.

About this Wine

Piedmont

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is probably the finest wine region in all of Italy, and has laid claim to this since Roman times. It has a continental climate influenced by the surrounding Alps and Ligurian Apennines, and is located in the north-west of Italy, bordering both France and Switzerland.

Piedmont has only 1% of the total vineyards of Bordeaux and 15% that of Burgundy. So while a top Chateaux may produce upwards of 35,000 cases a year, leading Barolo producers will often make only 800 cases. More than half of its vineyards are registered with DOC designations and many are in the Apennine or Alpine foothills, from 300-600m above sea level. Most of the wines are produced by smaller family estates rather than larger holdings.

Piedmont has 46 different DOC and four DOCG regions, and produces the largest number of well known, world-recognized, prize-winning wines. The most famous would have to be Barolo or Barbaresco, whose power comes from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The most widely planted red variety is Barbera although Dolcetto, Muscat, Shiraz and Bonarda are also produced.

The white variety most well known is Moscato, which is often made into frizzante (bubbly) wines known as Asti. Cortese is made into the popular Gavi wines, and smaller amounts of Chardonnay and high quality Sparkling are also produced in the far north of Piedmont.

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