Piedmonte 2023: Tasting at Massolino

Serralunga d'Alba, Langhe
Tasted Wednesday, October 4, 2023 by EMUNG with 12 views

Introduction

These are the best of Serralunga and great value; masculine, powerful, spiced; winery is dug into the Serralunga ridge, modern and clean;

Slavonian/Austrian botti and tina; 30m ageing, oak is steamed not toasted; Vigna Rionda needs 6y ageing, always a Riserva; since 2015 oak fermentation as well with temperature control; 3w or shorter maceration depending on year; two botti per vintage for Vigna Rionda, 12k bottles;

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 2021 Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo 87 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

    concrete fermented; no steel; from Monforte; roses cherries strawberry, fruity nose, slavonian oak aged; 6-8m in bottle; smoky on throat, low acid

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  • 2020 Massolino Barbaresco 87 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    2nd vintage; 4ha in Neire; floral, roast/dried berries; sandy, low altitude; medium tannins, austere and light; sweet fruit peel; from two MGA;

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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2019 Massolino Barolo 90 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    4/5 of Massolino's Barolo Classico vineyards come from Serralunga. Smoky, carbon, tar aroma; aged leather and green tea; light notes of red fruit; classic showcase.

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  • 2017 Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Faces Monforte, low altitude, western slope; sheltered from wind; limestone rich;

    2017 was dry and hot; wine ends up more welcoming and mature; a soft Serraluna;

    Silky, herbal, syrupy cherry; weak tannins and acid; perfumy, sweet, summer fruits, spice and dark fruit; vanilla tannins;

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