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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by lukeintowine on 4/29/2024 & rated 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) (253 views) | | | Tasted by Joshvoulters on 2/7/2024 & rated 89 points: 2010 Barolo (Terra Rossa, N1): This was another one which had all the power and energy in the world but it's currently turned inward and - for me at least - not in a place to give any real pleasure. Smoky, dense dark fruit, hot tar. Kind of impenetrable and I found the same on the palate, which is all about dense tannic structure at this point in time (734 views) | | | Tasted by Jamieson12o on 2/7/2024 & rated 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++ (402 views) | | | Tasted by KimHartman on 11/11/2023 & rated 94 points: Dark fruit, licorice, cigar. Powerful and concentrated, lots of tannins. Needs a bit of air to come around. Will last many years I believe. (722 views) | | | Tasted by evold89 on 8/19/2022 & rated 92 points: Lovely, expressive and seductive fruit showing a mix of sweet cherry and plum. More in the red fruit spectrum though. It also shows some balsamic notes, leather and (porcini?) mushrooms. It still shows some floral aspects as well, but not as much rose as I was expecting. Appearing more as lavender with a sprinkle of dried rose. I do feel that the alcohol is coming through on the nose with what feels like a dollop of aceton - but not as a fault. Slightly dusty nose.
The palate shows similarly with expressive fruit and fabulous balance. Deep, but at the same time graceful. Bit alcohol in the finish, but nothing unpleasant. Very good length with slightly grainy tannins. A couple of more years will do this good, but this bottle was a bit more developed than expected.
Paired well with porcini mushroom risotto.
I did not score the wine, but based on memory I would think approx. 92 (1832 views) | | | Tasted by SeattlePaul on 11/14/2021: A bit tight still (2354 views) | | | Tasted by NickA on 9/2/2021 & rated 90 points: Graham's 2010 Barolo dinner (Portland): A bit animale and advanced - don't think this bottle was 100%. Nice acidity, real depth of dark savoury flavour. Actually really moreish, and the best wine of the flight with the food, but not one for the long term based on this showing. (2401 views) | | | Tasted by Radders12345 on 9/2/2021 & rated 90 points: 2010 Barolos at the Portland (The Portland Restaurant, London): More advanced on the nose than anything so far. Animale, game, soy sauce, some iodine
Delivers on the nose with dried plum, liquorice, umami, despite seeming prettt advanced still fairly tannic on the finish.
Not without its charms and understand there is quite a bit of bottle variation here (2376 views) | | | Tasted by fussyeater on 9/2/2021 & rated 91 points: Quite dark in colour, the person who brought the bottle queried whether it was a slightly less than pristine bottle. It showed bret, soy, animale / gamey notes, dark fruit concentration and some polish. There was still some beauty in the fruit and would be nice to try again. (2441 views) | | | Tasted by Klugi Wine on 11/3/2020 & rated 94 points: Beautiful Serralunga Barolo with a lot of classical varietal character. Still very young, it starts with lots of red cherries and floral accents as well as some orange zest. The tannins are still demanding but very fine. This wine is not over the top but has an amazing length. Overall a Barolo true to itself and its terroir. Definitely recommended and at 45 € back then, a good deal. (2299 views) | | | Tasted by The Guzz on 8/21/2020 & rated 94 points: Decanted 2 hours. Plush dark spiced plum and berry. Drinking really well, in a way I didn't expect. Broad expressive perfume. Captivating nose. Tar, licorice, sweet fruit, fine tannins. Definite smoke like the other comments. Impressive.
2nd night just as good which is rare. Nose is the same. Fresh blueberry, tar, fruit is pure and very expressive. Total beast! (1958 views) | | | Tasted by Rschocken on 6/7/2020 & rated 93 points: Powerful wine. Aromas of plum, iron, smoke. Tannins are ripe and soft. Long finish. Excellent, especially 2+ hour into decanting (2174 views) | | | Tasted by randyjc on 5/2/2020 & rated 93 points: I chose to revisit this wine having last had it in winter. On a gorgeous spring evening, this wine still shines. Highly aromatic - mostly pine needles but also flowers and iron and (oddly) clove. Gorgeous deep ruby color with no sign of age. Medium-bodied, vibrant wine - high acidity, fine-grained grippy tannins. Bright cherry, roses and menthol. Lengthy finish. I am sure this wine will be spectacular in its old age but mine aren’t going to make it that long. (2471 views) | | | Tasted by randyjc on 2/22/2020 & rated 92 points: This is a very good Barolo - still young but with substantial promise. The aromatics are the most remarkable thing about the wine - pine needles just leap from the glass. In the mouth the tannins are softening and are fine-grained. Bright acidity start to finish. Surprisingly feminine for a Serralunga wine. (2447 views) | | | Tasted by Massimo Alessandria on 3/26/2018 & rated 89 points: Un po’ troppa vaniglia in evidenza al naso mi ha disturbato l’assaggio. Peccato. (3747 views) | | | Tasted by Euge67 on 3/21/2018 & rated 93 points: Quando bevi un ottimo barolo ad un prezzo decente, è sempre una grande soddisfazione.
Anche se giovane si esprime abbastanza compiutamente. Ha bisogno solo di una buona ossigenazione di 3 ore per poter regalare delle note di mentolo e tabacco. Non credo che abbia una elevatissima longevità anche se il suo meglio lo deve ancora esprimere. Altri 3/5 anni a riposo ci possono stare, ma si gode anche ora . (3239 views) | | | Tasted by Tavastgatan on 12/29/2016 & rated 90 points: This 1 have received a # of high scores. Can't find many of these points tonight. Weak nose & restrained taste. We'll see. 2 bottles left. (4744 views) | | | Tasted by Miceri on 10/21/2016 & rated 94 points: Medium to dark red; expressive fruity nose,some caramel; very nice, well-balanced, fresh, hint of pepper, slightly tannic; very nice (4152 views) | | | Tasted by Umay Ceviker on 5/25/2016 & rated 87 points: Medium ruby in colour offering sour cherry and even citrusy notes. Not much else both on the nose and the palate. Mid-weight, crisp and appetising with a savoury profile of fruit, a thin structure and no other hint of a good Barolo except for the firm tannins. Tasted this blind and had multiple chances to go back and re-taste after the label was revealed. Probably this was not a perfect bottle. (3778 views) | | | Tasted by cos65 on 10/23/2015: Medium garnet. Rather pungent rose nose. A bit impenetrable at present, but with a nice full feel. Everything is there, except the long wait. (3052 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 10/23/2015 & rated 96 points: 2015 New York Wine Experience Trip; 10/19/2015-10/27/2015 (New York City, NY): Violets and lavender come front and center on this deep ruby wine’s intense, floral nose. Plum, black cherry and iron fill out the aroma and flavor profile. Freshly acidic, seamlessly alcoholic and firmly tannic, it gains traction in the middle. The finish is long, adding nuances of cinnamon and cocoa. This structured beauty will require time in the cellar in order to fully strut its stuff, but there is no denying its potential. Drink 2020-2040. (9892 views) | | | Tasted by jtech on 2/13/2015: Clear.
Clean. Med+ intense. Concentrated, dense. Berries, black currant notes, flower sap. Sweet, fresh fruit.
Sweet fruit on the entry, firm, balanced, high tannins, but very fine. Acidit is med+. Lots of concentration, lots of power wrapped in an elegant package.
Very good length on the finish, lots of fruit in the finish as well. A very good wine. (3751 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Established in 1896, by Giovanni Massolino, the winery has been dedicated to the production of great wines from the Langhe area of Piedmont for four generations. It was Giovanni’s son Giuseppe, one of the founders of the Consortium for the Defense of Barolo and Barbaresco, to construct the cellar located in Serralunga d’Alba, one of the most important villages in the production of Barolo DOCG. Giuseppe’s sons, Giovanni and Renato, divided the responsibility for the vineyards and cellar management, also acquiring some of the most prestigious cru vineyard sites in Serralunga d’Alba. Giovanni’s sons Franco and Roberto, both winemakers, joined the family business in the nineties and oversee the production.
The Massolino winery produces about 120,000 bottles each year, including Chardonnay, Barbera d’Alba, Nebbiolo d’Alba, Moscato d’Asti, and Barolo. The winemaking style is classically ‘traditional,’ as evidenced by the use of cement fermentation tanks and large Slavonian oak casks for ageing, however more modern techniques and technologies are also employed resulting in incredibly clean, elegant wines, perfectly respecting the characteristics of the autochthonous grape varieties and the territory. Over the years, the name Massolino has become synonymous with robust, concentrated and well-structured Barolo, celebrated around the world.
Massolino produces one classic Barolo and, with the addition of the most recently acquired vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, four Cru Barolo wines: Parussi, Parafada, Margheria, and Vigna Rionda.
“As a family tradition we search for the highest quality with full respect for the environment and implement everything necessary to produce wines which express the characteristics of our wonderful land.”
– Franco MassolinoMassolino Barolo MargheriaMade from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Massolino's vineyard situated in the A.G.M. “Margheria” in Serralunga d’Alba.
Altitude: 280 m above sea level.
Total surface area: 1.5 hectares.
Soil composition: calcareous with a small percentage of sand.
Average age of vines: 40 years.
First year of production: 1985.
Vinification and ageing: traditional Barolo with long fermentation and maceration in oak fermenters (“tini”) at temperatures around 30°C; the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 30 months before being left to mature in bottle for about a year in special dark, cool cellarsNebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerMargheriaMargheria is a 8.10 ha. vineyard (cru)/ 4.57 Barolo MGA of the Serralunga d’Alba municipality. On weinlagen.infoItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)BaroloRegional History:
The wines of Piedmont are noted as far back as Pliny's Natural History. Due to geographic and political isolation, Piedmont was without a natural port for most of its history, which made exportation treacherous and expensive. This left the Piedmontese with little incentive to expand production. Sixteenth-century records show a mere 14% of the Bassa Langa under vine -- most of that low-lying and farmed polyculturally. In the nineteenth century the Marchesa Falletti, a frenchwoman by birth, brought eonologist Louis Oudart from Champagne to create the first dry wines in Piemonte. Along with work in experimental vineyards at Castello Grinzane conducted by Camilo Cavour -- later Conte di Cavour, leader of the Risorgimento and first Prime Minister of Italy -- this was the birth of modern wine in the Piedmont. At the heart of the region and her reputation are Alba and the Langhe Hills. This series of weathered outcroppings south of the Tanaro River is of maritime origin and composed mainly of limestone, sand and clay, known as terra bianca. In these soils -located mainly around the towns of Barolo and Barbaresco -- the ancient allobrogica, now Nebbiolo, achieves its renowned fineness and power.
map of Barolo DOCG
An interesting thread on Traditional vs. Modern Barolo producers:
https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=106291 |
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