Great Wines at Great Prices
£45.00
75cl bottle.
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Tasted in London 2024. I have tasted many vintages of this but the 2020 is the best yet. Showcasing beautiful floral aromas, it is an elegant masterpiece that over delivers for its price. Its also drinking perfectly already.
This wine is bright ruby-garnet in colour. With the grapes sourced from different sub-areas of Serralunga, there is a spectrum of perfumes on the nose, ranging from spicy to sweet, floral and fruit. The palate is a classic example of the region; full-bodied, elegant and well structured, with great ageing ability.
This 23-hectare estate has been in the Massolino family since 1896. Winemaker Franco Massolino has done a wonderful job of marrying change with respect for tradition, setting Massolino apart from many of the younger producers in Barolo today. The vineyards, with vines up to 60 years old, are in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba: the source of some of the greatest, most structured and longest-lived Barolos.
This is the lockdown vintage. No cars, no planes, no pollution and no travel; Barolo’s winemakers stayed home and tended their vines. Despite the chaos in the world, Mother Nature prevailed. The vines breathed and recharged as Mother Nature provided a complete growing season with defined seasons, a kind summer and ample rain. The result? A vintage of perfect proportions. The wines have expressive perfume: juicy, complete and sensual, with svelte-like tannins that delight from release. There is freshness and transparency of primary charm at the core of this vintage, which is rare for Nebbiolo in youth. -Berry Bros.
17/20 Jancis Robinson
93/100 Wine Enthusiast