The Winery Massolino of Barolo of Piedmont

Winery Massolino
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 109 of the estates of Piedmont.
It is located in Barolo in the region of Piedmont
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The Winery Massolino is one of the best wineries to follow in Barolo.. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Barolo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Massolino Estate is nestled in the heart of the picturesque region of Barolo in Italy, renowned for its world-famous wines. This family-owned winery stretches over an area of 23 hectares and was founded in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino. Since then, with over four generations of passionate winemakers, the estate has remained faithful to its roots and traditions while modernizing to offer high-quality wines. The location of the estate, perched on the hills of Serralunga d'Alba, gives it access to some of the best wine-growing lands in the region. The vineyards are planted on limestone and clay soils, offering the perfect conditions for cultivating indigenous grape varieties such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto. This privileged location has enabled Massolino to produce some of the most respected and appreciated Barolos in the country. What sets the Massolino Estate apart is its unwavering commitment to excellence. Every step of the winemaking process is meticulously controlled, from growing the grapes on the vine to winemaking in the cellar. Traditional methods coexist with modern techniques to ensure that each bottle produced represents the best the region has to offer. The estate's cellar is a magnificent blend of old and new, where the rustic charm of the original stone structure melds with modern winemaking equipment. Moreover, a visit to the estate offers breathtaking views of immaculate vineyards and surrounding hills, making the experience even more memorable. The wines of the Massolino Estate are a true expression of Barolo. The complexity of their aromas and their refined elegance reflect the attention devoted to grape growing and winemaking.

Top Winery Massolino wines

Looking for the best Winery Massolino wines in Barolo among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Massolino wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Massolino wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Massolino

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Massolino

How Winery Massolino wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of chinese fondue, baked lasagna or lamb tagine with prunes and almonds.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Massolino

On the nose the red wine of Winery Massolino. often reveals types of flavors of iron, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Massolino. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Massolino

  • 1990With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.23/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Massolino.

  • Nebbiolo
  • Barbera
  • Dolcetto

Discovering the wine region of Barolo

"King of wines, wine of kings": exceptional Piedmont red, 100% Nebbiolo. Garnet robe evolving to brick, complex signature aromas of faded rose, sour cherry, tar, white truffle, leather, undergrowth and spice. Firm tannins and lively acidity structure a long ageing (15-30 years+). Minimum 38 months ageing including 18 in barrel (62 for Riserva).

11 villages of the Langhe south of Alba, marl-limestone soils. DOCG since 1980. Classified MGA: Cannubi, Brunate, Bussia. Italian cellar icon.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Massolino

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Massolino

How Winery Massolino wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts or aperitif such as recipes of rice with milk or reunion pepper candy.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Massolino

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Massolino. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Massolino. is a .

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Massolino

  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Massolino.

  • Moscato

Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo

Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.

The top white wines of Winery Massolino

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Massolino

How Winery Massolino wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta carbonara a la flo without egg, shrimp in red sauce or cake with smoked bacon, prunes and comté cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Massolino

On the nose the white wine of Winery Massolino. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Massolino. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Massolino

  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Massolino.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Olfaction

Perception of odours and aromas by the olfactory bulb. Retroolfaction is the same phenomenon inside the mouth via the retronasal route.

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Discover the grape variety: Riesling

Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.