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2017 Massolino Barolo

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5/16/2024 - Rafa01 Likes this wine: 92 points

It’s been 5/6 months since the first bottle and I felt like trying another one tonight.
Double decanted, spent about 1h open and then 2h in the decanter before going back in the bottle.
3h later it is really sumptuous. A core of dark red fruit with some spice and a hint of olive tapenade.
Excellent balance between fruit , tannin and acidity.
It’s still primary as expected however the winemaking skills are evident. Loads of potential here and easily a wine that can age for another 10-15 years.
Extra point awarded since the previous tasting as everything is in the right place here

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2006 Massolino Barolo

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5/15/2024 - Dmax808 wrote: 86 points

May have been flawed. Lots of stewed fruit and not as structured as expected.

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2009 Massolino Barolo

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5/13/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR

While not the crowing Barolo of the evening certainly darn good. Could use more time.

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2016 Massolino Barolo

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5/5/2024 - Grappa Cellar Likes this wine: 88 points

Need time

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2010 Massolino Barolo Parussi

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5/3/2024 - Andrewbdc wrote: 92 points

Medium garnet. Pronounced complex nose - cherry, strawberries, tar, rose petals, earth, mushroom. High acidity, medium+ chalky tannins that are very well integrated, high alcohol doesn’t stand out, long finish. This is outstanding and drinking very well. I did give this a long decant in a wide bowel - 5 hours and I expect that helped it to open, but it was great right from the start. Clearly no hurry to drink and may well develop further tertiary complexity, but this can absolutely be enjoyed now. Surprised by other reviews on the tannins - they are beautifully integrated and have a lovely texture.

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2018 Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo

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5/4/2022 - SundaeGukbap wrote: NR

Light-bodied with low fruit concentration. Feels a bit thin and is hard to pair with food. Best enjoyed on its own. Not worth the price of $20s.

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2013 Massolino Barolo Parafada

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5/2/2024 - ricard Likes this wine: 95 points

A great vintage. It's at the earliest point that it should be drunk, this wine - a decade in. Very exciting indeed. Surprisingly dark and ruby-coloured. I would confuse it with a Southern Rhône in appearance. But on the nose the perfume is lofty and delicate - roses and pomegranates. Tannic and intense. Aggressive and demanding but starting to soften. Tremendous, terrific. The level of the wines today is so high it's hard to judge. But this is serious.

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2021 Massolino Barbaresco

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4/28/2024 - ELEVAGE_PCB Likes this wine: 92 points

1. Appearance
Clarity: Clear
Intensity: Medium
Color: Pale garnet with hints of orange at the edges, typical of Nebbiolo.

2. Nose
Condition: Clean
Intensity: Medium
Aroma/Bouquet:
Fruit: Red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry
Flower: Rose petals and violets, characteristic of Nebbiolo
Earth: Traces of tar, leather, and forest floor
Mineral: Subtle mineral notes, like wet stones
Wood: Light oak, with a whiff of spice and smoke

3. Palate
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: High – providing a vibrant backbone that is a hallmark of Barbaresco
Tannin: High – firm and grippy, typical for young Nebbiolo, providing structure and aging potential
Flavor Character:
Fruit: The palate echoes the nose with bright red fruits like cherry and raspberry
Flower: Enhanced floral notes, especially rose, adding to the wine’s aromatic complexity
Earth: A pronounced earthiness that complements the fruit
Mineral: A distinct mineral streak that adds to the freshness
Wood: Moderate oak integration offers hints of vanilla and clove

Body/Alcohol: Medium-bodied, with a balanced alcohol level that doesn't overpower the flavors

Length: Long, with a lingering finish that continues the interplay of fruit, floral, and earthy elements
Conclusion

Quality with Respect to Price: The 2021 Massolino Barbaresco typically offers excellent value, showcasing the finesse and complexity expected in Barbaresco at a competitive price point.

Maturity with Respect to Ageing: While approachable now, this wine is ideally suited for aging, which will allow the tannins to soften and the flavors to integrate more fully. It has the potential to develop beautifully over the next 10-20 years.

Food and Wine Pairing: Best served with rich, savory dishes like braised meats, truffle risotto, or hearty stews. The robust structure and complexity also pair well with aged cheeses.

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2010 Massolino Barolo Margheria

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4/29/2024 - lukeintowine wrote: 94 points

Very much like its sibling the Parafada, but it seems the volume here is turned up a notch.

Less elegant but of the same quality.
Preferred the Parafada because of the elegance.
Entering its drinking window.

Excellent - Outstanding. (94-95)

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2010 Massolino Barolo Parafada

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4/29/2024 - lukeintowine wrote: 94 points

Light on its feet, pretty and elegant, slight reduction.
Not terribly early to drink this.

One of my favorites, if not the favorite in a great line-up!

Excellent - Outstanding! (94-95)

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2012 Massolino Barolo Parafada

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4/28/2024 - franinnyc Likes this wine: 92 points

Much better. Entering drinking window.

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2007 Massolino Barolo Margheria

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4/27/2024 - VAGentleman wrote: 91 points

Sumptuous cherry cola with herbal notes. Well integrated but still complex in the mouth. Delightful.

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2018 Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo

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4/27/2024 - Kevin86 Likes this wine: 91 points

Good drinking window right now
Still tannins left, drink in the next year
Very good

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2015 Massolino Barolo

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4/27/2024 - El Tino Likes this wine: 93 points

3 hr decant, thanks to other contributors’’ comments. Primary nose notes quite sharp, but it was well integrated after we waited. Camphor, liquorice, menthol? - all back of tongue but good acidity on the palate. Really interesting and subtle flavour/ texture combinations, with good structure.

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2016 Massolino Barolo Margheria

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4/22/2024 - RayOB wrote: 91 points

Drank at 67
Still young but elegant and refined.

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2010 Massolino Barolo

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4/22/2024 - JGinMO wrote: 93 points

This is getting better. Still young and needed air but wonderful secondary flavors emerging.

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2022 Massolino Dolcetto d'Alba

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4/18/2024 - Takao wrote: 70 points

Medium ruby. Med plus aromas of cherry jam, sour cherry, cranberry juice, cassis. Dry, high acid, high alcohol, med plus velvety tannins, med finish. A lot of ripe fruits and candy characteristics that might come from carbonic. Not very complex and overripe for my liking. Alcohol is a bit too much too. Some bitterness on the palate. Drink now. Maybe off bottle?

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2013 Massolino Barolo

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4/18/2024 - ShakinSwedens wrote: NR

Day 1, muted nose that opened after 30 minutes giving a little floral terracotta, ruby red colour with no significant signs of age. Fairly classic Barolo palate, a little shrill and high pitched but decent with food, mainly red fruit, really lovely fine and firm tannic structure. 90 points but no more.
Day 2 this now has loads of complexity in the nose! Heady and inviting. The palate has first spice (a touch of clove and cardamom?) and then depth where the fruit has turned darker- forest fruits and tar, rounder even smoother tannins with less prominence but still present. Probably 93 or 94 on this showing.
Hold or ensure it’s opened very early and given the chance to breathe slowly.

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2019 Massolino Barolo

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4/18/2024 - Bigdong wrote: 92 points

improves with time, dry red fruit, medium high acid, floral. medium body, balanced and easy drinking. nothing crazy but just well made delicious wine.

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2009 Massolino Barolo Parussi

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4/17/2024 - wino_tim wrote: 88 points

Medium garnet fading to a slight amber rim with only a tiny amount of sediment. On the nose this is somewhat quiet, though elegant and perhaps a touch somber, with aromas of dried red fruits, dried roses, worn leather, loamy earth and a touch of oak spice. Medium to full bodied on the palate, with medium+ acidity, a somewhat tight and compact texture for the vintage, and straightforward dried fruit and spice flavors. There's nothing wrong here, but there's also not much to get excited about.

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2016 Massolino Barolo Parussi

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4/11/2024 - gnsti Likes this wine: 95 points

체리, 라즈베리, 꽃, 발사믹,
높은 산미, 미디엄투 풀바디, 까끌하고 촘촘하지만 우아한 혀끝의 타닌, 좋은 구조감에 밸런스도 좋다.
마쏠리노 답게 살짝 짭짤한 미네랄리티
과실미가 너무 좋다.

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2018 Massolino Barolo

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12/1/2023 - HyphenNation Likes this wine: NR

Pure, yet savory, with a stony, mineral punch to the orange peel, strawberries and dried herbs. I love the clarity and the tautness on the palate, with elegant but gutsy flavors of minerals and fruit, together with firm tannins that show Barolo etherealness and power at the same time. Already approachable.

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2010 Massolino Barolo Margheria

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2/7/2024 - Jamieson12o Likes this wine: 90 points

2010 Barolos at Terra Rossa with NLWTS (Terra Rossa, Upper Street): Dark ruby. Pretty dark fruited. Super youthful palate; coarse, burley tannins. Some black fruit and stewed red fruits. Feels nowhere near ready; all potential and not much pleasure at this stage. 90++

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2022 Massolino Langhe Chardonnay

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4/6/2024 - ILarsen wrote: 90 points

Nothing to add good value for money.

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2015 Massolino Barolo Parussi

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4/6/2024 - GlenviewGSW Likes this wine: 92 points

I found this to be richer, heavier than you would typically expect in a barolo, however the fruit and tannin structure was certainly there suggesting this needs more age in order to balance the fruit with the structure. Solid now - should improve in 5+ years. Wait.

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