Massolino Barbaresco DOCG 2019
(Piedmont, Italy) - [JS 93] [WA 93] [WE 92] [VM 92]

Traditional Barbaresco, with medium fermentation and maceration in oak vats at a temperature of around 30°C (86°F); aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for up to 18 months, followed by bottle ageing in special cool, dark cellars.

The soil in the Barbaresco production zone offers us a very special expression of the Nebbiolo grape. These vineyards yield delicate and elegant wines with exceptional balance and finesse. The resulting expression is highly alluring and captivating.

Moderately intense garnet red. Bouquet: Seductive floral notes emerge in the glass accompanied by notes of red fruit, creating a very precise identity; this is a gentler and more delicate wine than our Barolo, but with incredible charm.

Outstanding harmony, beautifully polished tannins and balanced acidity; it has a pleasantness that undoubtedly emphasises the character of this extraordinary territory... these are the qualities we seek in our Barbaresco wines!!

93 Points - James Suckling:
“A pretty mineral nose showing blood orange, rust and a racy, dark raspberry and cranberry character. A hint of dry earth and vanilla as well. Very firm and sinewy with a medium-to full-bodied palate, showing impressive purity and fine grip. Very well-made. Drink or hold.” (Aug 2022)

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
“The Massolino 2019 Barbaresco offers fine and delicate fiber with plenty of wild berry, blue flower, licorice and crushed stone. With 10,000 bottles produced, this wine remains a fresh and accessible taste of Nebbiolo from the gentle hills of Barbaresco.” - Monica Larner (Jun 2022)

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
“Forest berry, blue flower and botanical herb aromas lift out of the glass. Linear and vibrant, the palate has racy tension that lifts juicy strawberry, red cherry, blood orange and star anise alongside taut, tightly wound tannins. Give it a few more years to fully develop. Drink 2024–2029.” (9/1/2022)

92 Points - Vinous Media:
“The 2019 Barbaresco is the first Barbaresco in Massolino's long history. Effusive aromatics and bright, red-toned fruit lend considerable immediacy and charm, but as is so often the case, that first impression of elegance is backed up by pretty serious tannins. This taut, nervy Barbaresco needs time to soften, but it is so impressive. The 2019 saw about three weeks in the skins, with indigenous fermentations, and was aged in cask. It's a gorgeous wine by any measure. Vineyard sites are Starderi, Albesani and Serraboella." - Antonio Galloni (Sept 2021)