Massolino - Vigna Rionda
Barbaresco Albesani 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for up to 18 months and subsequently refined in the bottle in specially designated cool, dark rooms. |
- Name and grape: Barbaresco DOCG 2022, 100% Nebbiolo from Neive (Piedmont)
- Aromatic characteristics: notes of flowers and red fruits, hay, spices and tobacco
- Vinification method: prolonged fermentation and maceration in oak vats at 30°C
- Ageing and body: 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, rich and elegant structure
- Temperature and duration: serve at 16–18°C, decant for 1 hour; ageing potential 10–15 years, 15% ABV
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Albesani by Massolino is a still red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. In the glass, it displays an intense garnet red colour, which heralds a deep and complex aromatic profile. The bouquet offers floral and red fruit notes, enriched by evocative hints of hay, spices and tobacco. On the palate, it is rich and elegant, revealing a character that is at times austere, perfectly balancing intensity with a solid structure. This expression of the region stands out for its remarkable longevity, ensuring an ageing potential capable of evolving for over a decade.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Piedmont, in the renowned municipality of Neive. They originate from the historic Albesani vineyard, situated at around two hundred and thirty metres above sea level on medium-textured soils. These pedoclimatic conditions, combined with the presence of old vines, favour the ripening of Nebbiolo, enhancing its expressive clarity. The agronomic care reflects the dedication of Massolino, a winery active since 1896 that adopts careful, organic and sustainable management. The soil and exposure give the wine stylistic precision and vibrant energy.
How it is produced
The cellar process involves prolonged fermentation and maceration in oak vats at controlled temperatures. Maturation continues for eighteen months in large Slavonian oak casks, a choice that supports the dense tannic structure and preserves the elegance of the grape variety. This is followed by a targeted period of bottle ageing in the dark and cool. After decanting for an hour, it is best enjoyed between sixteen and eighteen degrees. It is the ideal pairing for game, truffle dishes, flavourful first courses, pork and fine aged cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The Barbaresco DOCG Albesani from Massolino is born from the expertise of a family devoted to winemaking since 1896, an authentic expression of the historic vineyards of Neive. Produced entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, this organic wine is the result of traditional vinification in oak vats, followed by eighteen months of ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels. The refined bouquet of floral notes, spices and red fruits ensures a remarkable ageing potential and a sip of extraordinary nobility.
Awards
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1896
- Oenologist: Franco Massolino, Roberto Massolino
- Bottles produced: 460.000
- Hectares: 57
With tenacity and passion, we have been making wine since 1896.
Azienda Agricola Massolino Vigna Rionda is the dream of our great-grandfather Giovanni, who founded the estate in 1896. In those days, it was a traditional Langa farm, producing fruit and vegetables, raising livestock and making wine.
Our family is firmly at the helm of the historic estate that inhaled the vibrant air full of change of the late 19th century and navigated the tides of the first half of the 20th century. Today, we face the new challenges of the 21st century, in the capable hands of the third and fourth generations.
We are Massolino Vigna Rionda and we are writing a legacy with our wines. Read more
| Name | Massolino Barbaresco Albesani 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Massolino - Vigna Rionda |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barbaresco DOCG Albesani from Massolino is born from the expertise of a family devoted to winemaking since 1896, an authentic expression of the historic vineyards of Neive. Produced entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, this organic wine is the result of traditional vinification in oak vats, followed by eighteen months of ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels. The refined bouquet of floral notes, spices and red fruits ensures a remarkable ageing potential and a sip of extraordinary nobility. |
| Origin | Neive (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Medium texture |
| Fermentation temperature | Around 30 °C |
| Production technique | Traditional Barbaresco vinification with long fermentation and maceration in oak vats |
| Wine making | Vinificazione tradizionale del Barbaresco con fermentazione e macerazione di lunga durata in tini di rovere, a una temperatura intorno ai 30 °C. |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for up to 18 months and subsequently refined in the bottle in specially designated cool, dark rooms. |
| Year production | 460000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |