MASSOLINO Vigna Rionda Riserva Barolo 2014

MASSOLINO WINERY

Located in the historic centre of Serralunga d’Alba, our wine cellar was once very small, built into the marl below the house that was the birthplace of much of our family.

In those times, the complicated social situation, combined with economic hardship, imposed a complex reality on people, with a focus on self-sustenance; because of this, crops were diversified, grains and nuts were produced and Piedmontese cattle were raised.

Midway through the 30s, we “moved”, if you can say that, to the other side of the only road that crosses the village of Serralunga, situated on the top of one of the most beautiful hills of the Langhe, in Piedmont.

Below the family estate we have organised the first vinification and aging department!

The years pass, times change and little by little we have had the luck to be able to exclusively follow our passion, dedicating all of our energy to the production of grapes and wine.

All the expansions to the production departments have always been made in respect of the fantastic harmony of the medieval village of Serralunga d’Alba.

RISERVA BAROLO

Barolo Vigna Rionda is one of the most representative wines of Serralunga d’Alba.

To understand the extraordinary uniqueness of the Vigna Rionda cru is necessary to observe in detail the microclimatic characteristics of this small patch of ground.

All the crus turned in the direction of Monforte d’Alba receive in fact, compaired to those turned to the left of the ridge, the protection of Castelletto hill from north-west winds and an almost total exposure to the afternoon heat.

On this side of the ridge is located the cru Vigna Rionda, renowned for its ability to occur in a rigid and powerful style of wine.

Massolino family, owner for generations of a beautiful portion of Vigna Rionda central nucleus, turned the Barolo produced here in her main flagship.

So as to insert the mention Vigna Rionda in the company name, raising it up as a symbol of its production.

Having the opportunity to taste Barolo Vigna Rionda by Massolino is the equivalent of touching the highest peak of Barolo expressiveness.

Colour

Deep garnet red

Scent

Very complex, floral and spicy, with notes of dried rose, goudron, oriental spices, coffee, strwberry and licorice

Taste

Robust and well-structured, very intense, with lively tannins

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