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Barolo, 2016 Red Wine

Massolino, Piedmont - Riserva Vigna Rionda
***98/100 Wine Spectator***
***97 Points- Wine Advocate***

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 14%

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$381.84 USD

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    • Description

    Franco Massolino has a new release he is especially proud to present. In 1982, his grandfather Giuseppe made his first vintage of the Barolo Vigna Rionda; forty years later, the family are celebrating with the 2016 Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva packaged with a special black label.

    Vigna Rionda.. A very particular place for Barolo, which expresses something special, visceral and overwhelming.
    Finding a rational explanation for what makes Vigna Rionda such a special Barolo is impossible. What are the characteristics of Vigna Rionda? Which microelements, which soil composition, which inclination of the ridge give the wine its unique expression?
    There is no single answer, the mystery is part of the magic of this Barolo…

    History
    Millions of years ago, these hills were a seabed.
    The combination of geological characteristics, favourable exposure and a supportive microclimate all contribute to making the grapes that grow in the Vigna Rionda particularly expressive.
    After 1340, Vigna Rionda changed hands and became the property of the Falletti family.
    It belonged to them for centuries, until 1860. Years after the death of Juliette Colbert, the last member of the Falletti family, ownership of the Vigna Rionda was transferred to the Opera Pia Barolo.
    In the twentieth century, there was a succession of changes of ownership between local families. Massolino has been collecting its vineyards on this hill, either by exchange or purchase, since 1956.

    Condition

    Good conditions

    Reviews

    ***98/100 Wine Spectator***
    "Cherry, strawberry, rose, iron and menthol flavours highlight this supple red. There's plenty of backbone, and woodsy notes chime in, but this is more about the expressive berry fruit and elegant side of Barolo, ending with a terrific finish. Nonetheless, this will require several years for the tannins to be absorbed." (BS) (4/2022)

    ***97 Points- Wine Advocate***
    Packaged with a special black label, the Massolino 2016 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is only released in the best vintages. Showing the power and the determination of Serralunga d'Alba, the wine is redolent of dried berry, lots of rusty earth and fragrant red rose. These are the typical aromas of this vineyard, and this wine presents them with impeccable integration. To the palate, this Riserva remains open-knit, tightly structured and broad in scope. This is an impressive production of 12,000 bottles.

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