Massolino

The Massolino family has been making Barolo from the iron-rich soils of Serralunga for over a century. They farm 16 hectares in the premier crus of the "appellation" of Margheria, Parafeda and the big daddy of them all, Vigna Rionda; a vineyard almost synonmous with the Massolinos. In more recent times they have also added a holding in Parussi vineyard in neighbouring Castigilone Falletto.

The wines are best described as modern-classic; the result of employing technology in the initial vinification and then maturation in large Slovenian oak. The wines highlight the very different exposures and soil compositions of the respective vineyards while, at the same time maintaining the distinctive Serralunga depth, muscularity and ferrous backbone so typical of the wines of the village. In addition they are also defined by lovely purity and clarity.

Apart from the aforementioned crus, the Massolinos also produce the Vigna Rionda Riserva X Anni; a wine made only in great years which is aged for an extra 6 months in Large oak and then bottle aged until its release 10 years after vintage.

Massolino are - quite rightly - regarded as one of the greatest producers in Barolo as a whole. PWS