Massolino - Vigna Rionda
Barbera d'Alba 2025
| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Complete malolactic fermentation, brief ageing in stainless steel and rapid maturation in bottle; bottled and released for sale in the spring following the vintage year. |
- Name and vintage: Barbera d’Alba DOC 2025, still red wine from Barbera grapes
- Origin and soil: Serralunga d’Alba at 330m, on compact sand and limestone soils
- Manual harvest: Grapes hand-picked in mid-October to ensure high quality
- Vinification: 10-12 days at 31-33 °C, malolactic fermentation and maturation in bottle
- Taste and serving: Fruity, fresh and harmonious; 14.5% vol., serve at 14-16 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbera d’Alba Massolino is a still red wine from Piedmont, made entirely from Barbera grapes. This Denomination of Controlled Origin, vinified and matured in steel, is distinguished by an intense and deep violet-red colour. On the nose, it offers fruity, sweet and elegant notes, which precede a winy sip of great pleasantness, while on the palate it combines an enveloping structure with harmonious and well-balanced freshness. Its marked versatility makes it ideal for accompanying typical dishes from the Langhe, such as game, mature cheeses and braised meats.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Serralunga d’Alba, at an altitude of about 330 metres above sea level. The Barbera vines are trained using the Guyot system on soils characterised by compact grey-yellowish sands and a medium texture tending towards calcareous. This particular geological structure, combined with a favourable microclimate, gives the wine vigour and an excellent aptitude for ageing. The history of this variety dates back to the 17th century and even today these vineyards consistently reflect the typicality of the Cuneo area.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the manual harvesting of the bunches in mid-October. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks for a period of ten to twelve days, with a controlled temperature between 31 and 33 degrees to preserve the natural fragrance of the fruit. After malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes a brief maturation in steel, aimed at maintaining the vibrancy of the flavour profile. Finally, bottle ageing allows the sensory profile to stabilise, giving the wine its definitive balance.
History and Curiosities
The origins of this historic grape variety date back to the seventeenth century, a legacy that Massolino winery masterfully enhances in its renowned Barbera d’Alba DOC. Born in the heart of Serralunga d’Alba on soils composed of grey-yellowish sands, this celebrated Piedmontese excellence expresses the most authentic character of the Cuneo area. Appreciated internationally and awarded multiple times by critics, this wine captures the essence of an ideal microclimate, transforming a centuries-old tradition into a winy and harmonious sip distinguished by vigour and longevity.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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.
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| Name | Massolino Barbera d'Alba 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Massolino - Vigna Rionda |
| Story | History and Curiosities The origins of this historic grape variety date back to the seventeenth century, a legacy that Massolino winery masterfully enhances in its renowned Barbera d’Alba DOC. Born in the heart of Serralunga d’Alba on soils composed of grey-yellowish sands, this celebrated Piedmontese excellence expresses the most authentic character of the Cuneo area. Appreciated internationally and awarded multiple times by critics, this wine captures the essence of an ideal microclimate, transforming a centuries-old tradition into a winy and harmonious sip distinguished by vigour and longevity. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba (Cuneo) |
| Climate | Altitude: 330 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Compact yellowish-grey sands and medium-textured soil tending to calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000-6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 65 q/Ha |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 31-33 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 2 giorni |
| Production technique | Fermentation for 10 2 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (31-33 °C), followed by complete malolactic fermentation, brief ageing in steel and rapid maturation in bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes in mid-October; fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 10 2 days at a controlled temperature between 31 and 33 °C, followed by complete malolactic fermentation, brief ageing in steel and rapid maturation in bottle. |
| Aging | Complete malolactic fermentation, brief ageing in stainless steel and rapid maturation in bottle; bottled and released for sale in the spring following the vintage year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |