MASSOLINO Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Etichetta Nera

Massolino produces this Barolo from the Parafada vineyard, a prestigious site in Serralunga d’Alba. The family has managed this plot since the 1950s, where the vines grow in marly lime soils at an altitude of 330 metres. This vineyard is one of the oldest in the estate's portfolio and is protected from winds, allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to reach full phenolic maturity. The result is a wine that reflects the power and longevity characteristic of the Serralunga commune. The winemaking follows traditional methods to honour the fruit. Fermentation and maceration occur in oak vats over approximately 20 days. The wine then matures for thirty months in large Slavonian oak casks. This slow ageing process in neutral wood allows the structural elements to integrate while preserving the site's distinct profile. The wine is released after additional bottle refinement to ensure stability and balance. The nose offers scents of rose, leather and dark fruit. On the palate, the wine is robust and broad, featuring flavours of cherry, liquorice and forest floor. Dense tannins provide a firm structure that supports a long, savoury finish. This Barolo is a significant choice for Australian collectors who value the prestige of Serralunga and require a wine with substantial cellaring potential. It represents an authentic expression of traditional Piedmontese viticulture.

Massolino produces Margheria from a premier site in Serralunga d'Alba, where the family has owned vines for generations. This east-facing vineyard sits at an altitude of three hundred metres on soils rich in limestone and sand. These conditions differ from the heavier clays of the region, yielding a wine that balances the natural power of Serralunga with a distinct mineral profile. It is a focused expression of a historic cru. The winemaking follows a traditional philosophy to respect the site. Fermentation and maceration occur in large oak vats over twenty-five days. Winemaker Giovanni Angeli then matures the wine for thirty months in large Slavonian oak casks. This method avoids the influence of new wood, allowing the Nebbiolo to develop structural complexity and clarity. The wine rests in the bottle for an additional year before it arrives in Australia. The nose delivers aromas of red fruit, tobacco and iron. On the palate, the wine is firm and structured, featuring flavours of pomegranate, liquorice and crushed stone. Persistent tannins provide a savoury finish. This Barolo offers excellent value for collectors seeking a prestigious, site-driven red with significant ageing potential. It remains a reliable staple for any serious cellar.