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 Producer:
Massolino
Region: Piemonte
DOC(G):
Barolo
Barbera d'Alba
Langhe
Dolcetto d'Alba
Moscato d'Asti
Piemonte
About the Producer:
Great-grandfather
Giovanni Massolino began the story of the Vigna Rionda-Massolino
winery in 1896. Today, three generations of the Massolino family
work side by side, sharing the experiences and mindsets of different
eras to produce remarkable results.
Grandfather Giuseppe oversees the younger generations, providing
advice and guidance as each vintage turns up new challenges. Brothers
Giovanni and Renato run the vineyards and cellar, respectively.
Grandson Franco crafts the wines, adhering to tradition while experimenting
with modern solutions constantly to improve the quality
of the wines. Their combined efforts result in a line of well structured,
robust Barolos that develop gracefully when given the chance
to age.
The estate's basic Barolo, created from grapes grown in all of
the Massolino vineyards, has been in production since 1911 and
is still consistent in its excellent
quality, even
in
difficult
vintages. The single-vineyard Barolo Margheria and Barolo Vigna
Rionda Riserva were both produced for the first time in the 1980's.
The Margheria cru imparts woodland notes that are accentuated by
traditional vinification methods, while the unique terroir of the
Vigna Rionda enables the production of wines with
a potential rarely found elsewhere. The Riserva is not an easily
understood wine, but it will no doubt reward the
trained and demanding palate with a range of sensations that
are simply unique. Massolino's Moscato d'Asti is another great
success: this fresh, tempting dessert wine is also crafted through
classic vinification methods.
Featured Wine(s):
Massolino
Barolo
Massolino Barolo Margheria
Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva
Massolino Moscato d'Asti
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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