Massolino, Barolo "Margheria"

Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Margheria vineyard (sheet no. 7, land parcels 181-182-183-184) in Serralunga d’Alba. Altitude: 340 m above sea level. Total surface area: 1.1 hectares. Soil composition: calcareous with a good percentage of sand. Training system and vine density: traditional Guyot; with about 5,300 vines per hectare.

Yield per hectare: 4.5 tonnes. Average age of vines: 35 years. Harvest: manual, in the second half of October. First year of production: 1985. Total bottles produced: 5,500 750 ml bottles, 100 1.5 l bottles, 50 3 l bottles and 30 5 l bottles. Alcohol content: 13.5-14% vol., depending on the vintage. Vinification and ageing: traditional Barolo with fermentation and maceration lasting about 15-20 days at temperatures which vary from 31 to 33° C; the wine is aged in large oak barrels for about 30 months and is left to mature in bottles placed in special dark, cool cellars for at least a year.

Note: fantastic vineyard which combines the potency of our lands with the elegance and harmony generated by the sandy percentage of the soil. Traditional vinification and ageing are the natural complement to the outstanding characteristics of the grapes. Tasting characteristics: Appearance: deep garnet red. Bouquet: ethereal, featuring spicy, tobacco and brushwood notes; there are also important mineral notes. Flavour: classic and nicely harmonious wine, tannic when young and with considerable ageing potential, making it an unmistakable “Nebbiolo of Serralunga”.

It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. An important wine, it encapsulates all the history of our land and fully expresses its talents when served with rich dishes, such as roast red meats or game stew. It is also excellent with medium-mature and mature cheeses.

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Massolino, Barolo "Margheria" 2020	95+ Wine Advocate With fruit from the mighty village of Serralunga d’Alba, the Massolino 2020 Barolo Margheria (with 7,400 bottles made) is a classic expression. You get all those pretty Serralunga d’Alba elements with dark fruit, ferrous earth, orange peel and blue flower. I find this warm vintage to be especially fine-textured and elegant. There is a note of sweet cherry on the close. This bottle needs to flesh out with more cellar time. 94 Wine Spectator A ripe style, this red features cherry, raspberry, plum and eucalyptus flavors, with hints of licorice and iron. Firms up midpalate, leaving a compact yet complex finish that echoes the fruity and savory notes. Best from 2027 through 2045. 610 cases made, 185 cases imported. 93 Vinous The 2020 Barolo Margheria is a very pretty wine that shows the gentler side of the year. Dried herbs, menthol, incense, new leather and licorice all take shape in the glass. The 2020 is a soft, uncharacteristically open-knit Margheria that will drink well with only minimal cellaring. 95 James Suckling I like the freshness and vivid red-fruited character. Medium-bodied with firm, slightly chewy tannins. It’s compact and structured with a tense and lively aftertaste. Vivid and bright with hibiscus undertones to the orange and berry character. Try from 2027, but already very pretty.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet