Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva other_regions

Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva other_regionsThe Vignarionda in Serralunga d'Alba is measured at about ten hectares, and eight single vineyard wines claim this provenance. Massolino counts a quarter of that total, making this estate the biggest landowner in Vignarionda. First produced in 1982, this is the ace in Massolino's rotation, and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation. It is finer, more elegant and more compact than its peers, bringing a spicy

The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri-La

all in the ripe

The wine is subtle and harmonious

that is an assumption

but that period is down to several months from a full year the wine spent in small barrels up until 2001 or so

and the wine shows that precision

the 2004 Rosé is especially fine

Solid example of classic Pauillac

spicy aromas of redcurrant and plum

I continue to love the 2013 St Joseph and it's a classic

then fleshier on the mid-palate

Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière