Massolino, Barolo "Serralunga" 2021
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Wine Spectator
A beam of pure cherry permeates this juicy red. Supporting flavors of strawberry, rose, graphite and eucalyptus add depth, while vibrant acidity focuses the flavors and drives them through the lingering finish. A great example of the modern style of Barolo. Best from 2028 through 2045.
Intense, smoky style to this Barolo, dominated by floral aromas, with citrus notes allied to red fruits and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy acidity and tannins which are flexible and not dry, despite the austere finish. Try from 2027.
The Massolino 2021 Barolo reveals a shiny ruby color and a core of dark fruit. Beyond the plummy fruit is tar, licorice, pressed flower and campfire ash. This wine has a pronounced savory side, yet it all fits squarely into a very delicate and finessed delivery. This is a pretty example of the vintage.
The 2021 Barolo is a fabulous wine that shows both the quality of the year and the very high standards at Massolino. Pliant and expressive, with notable depth, the Barolo is super-impressive. Macerated dark cherry, spice, lavender, menthol and blood orange all build in the glass. What a gorgeous and complete wine this is. The straight Barolo is, without question, the hidden gem in this range.
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Massolino, Barolo "Serralunga" 2022
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James Suckling
A subtle nose, showing dried flowers and raspberries. Medium-bodied, with underlying fruit concentration that feels transparent and almost ethereal, supported by integrated, precise tannins that focus toward the finish.
Presented in the estate’s signature light cream label, the Massolino 2022 Barolo is a blend of fruit from Serralunga d’Alba, with vineyards in Collaretto, Briccolina, Broglio and Le Turne, together with a parcel in Castiglione Falletto. Aged for up to 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine offers an open-knit personality with generous layers of blackcurrant and boysenberry followed by earthy autumnal notes, licorice and baking spice. This is a classic rendition with medium- to full-bodied richness and the bold lines and extra concentration you expect from a warm-vintage Nebbiolo. Despite its broader frame, the wine avoids overripe flavors and remains remarkably composed. A lifted herbal note, almost minty in character, adds freshness on the finish. Production is 87,000 bottles.
The 2022 Barolo is a fine introduction to the Barolos in the range. Crushed flowers, bright acids, small red berry fruit and a kick of white pepper lend energy throughout. Medium in body, svelte and nuanced, the 2022 Barolo is a model of finesse. Its balance and overall appeal are commendable.
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