MASSOLINO Vigna Rionda Riserva Barolo 2016 Etichetta Nera

MASSOLINO Vigna Rionda Riserva Barolo 2016 Etichetta Nera

MASSOLINO Vigna Rionda Riserva Barolo 2016 Etichetta Nera

THE WINERY – MASSOLINO

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 VIGNA RIONDA

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.

Few producers get the opportunity – or maybe the good fortune – to work in a such a unique and special vineyard. We took ownership of our first parcel in 1956. For us, producing the high caliber wines of Vigna Rionda is a great responsibility and honor as we are not only tasked with ensuring that the site shines in the glass, but we also seek to pay homage to the work of those who preceded us – their fatigue and sacrifices that allow us to do what we love. The uniqueness of the 2016 vintage drove us to further honor Vigna Rionda and what it represents to our family and for that reason, The Black Label is a priceless wine for us.

The 2016 growing season was marked by a water and thermal balance hardly experienced in recent years. The long vegetative cycle and great temperature variations across the seasons gifted us wines with rare completeness and depth. In this vintage, Vigna Rionda reaches unique levels of complexity. For this reason, reverential fear makes us unable to write the tasting notes you normally find here. In fact, we think it is not just limiting to try to describe this amazing tasting experience in a few lines, but impossible.

-Tasting notes-

• 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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