2021 Massolino Barolo
2021 Massolino Barolo

2021 Massolino Barolo

94 pts
Massolino |Piedmont |Nebbiolo
Another effortlessly excellent Barolo from Massolino, floral and inviting but with fine, firm tannins, and a lovely umami savouriness on the finish.
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Description

Massolino’s classico Barolo has always been more than an “entry-level” wine. First produced in 1911, it’s a blend of fruit from across the family’s prized holdings in Serralunga d’Alba - sites like Briccolina, Collareto, Broglio and Le Turne, with a little Parussi from Castiglione Falletto also in the mix. These vineyards, some with vines up to 55 years old, give a wine that is both a snapshot of the vintage and a calling card for the estate.

The 2021 is a superb release, classical in tone yet lifted with the clarity and finesse that defines Massolino. The nose is bright and perfumed - blood orange, rose, and red cherry layered with tea leaf, spice and a subtle earthy edge. On the palate it’s finely etched, balancing energy and delicacy with long, filigreed tannins and a savoury twist. It’s elegant and precise today but has the stuffing to age beautifully, gaining complexity and generosity with time in the cellar.

For those who know Massolino’s elite single-cru Baroli, this wine shows the same DNA of purity and definition, in a frame that is accessible earlier. A benchmark Barolo and one of the most compelling ways to experience the brilliance of the 2021 vintage.

Gary Walsh

Gary Walsh

The Wine Front 94 Points

Red fruits, aniseed, potpourri, subtle sweet spice. Medium-bodied, svelte with supple fine grained tannin, a vibrance and succulence to fruit, powdery finish of excellent length. Beautiful wine. Will age so nicely, yet kind of approachable now too. A bet each way.

Monica Larner

Monica Larner

The Wine Advocate 94 Points

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.

Customer Reviews

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  • PH
    Peter H.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Reviewing
    2019 Massolino Barolo
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Barolo beauty

    Good value barolo with some balanced tannins and ripping acid. Love the dark cherry

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  • JJ
    Jimmy J.
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    4 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
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    2019 Massolino Barolo
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Bold flavours, great entry point into Barolo

    Strongly recommend, medium bodied and well rounded - easy drinker.

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Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Reviewed By The Wine Front
The Wine Advocate
Critic Score 94
Size 13
Vintage 2021
Closure Cork

Massolino

The Massolino family's history as winegrowers in Serralunga stretches back more than a century.

Founded in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino, the family's history is richly intertwined with that of the whole region. They now farm 23 hectares across prime real estate in the Serralunga sub-region, with premium holdings on the famed slopes of Margheria, Parafada and the legendary vineyard Vigna Rionda.

These are wines that, while classic, have continued to evolve over each generation in pursuit of the purest expression of the beloved Nebbiolo grape.

One of the great wine families of Piedmont and the wines are prized in the best cellars and restaurants in the world.

The Massolino men - Piedmont, Italy Massolino

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