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Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2006 1.5Ltr

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1.5Ltr
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
4 Ratings
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DC
97
WA
95
VM
95
WS
94
Additional vintages
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2006 2004
DC
97
Rated 97 by Decanter
This is still a youthful ruby-garnet colour, with a powerful, spicy nose of dark fruits with hints of marzipan, pepper and tobacco. There's remarkable depth of flavour on the palate, with sumptuous, smoky, dark chocolate-toned fruit and a rich, dense texture. It's long and satisfying with strong notes of liquorice and tobacco to the finish. A Barolo of great purity and assurance, demonstrating the power, precision and ageworthy character that distinguishes the best wines of the Serralunga valley. ... More details
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Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2006 1.5Ltr

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Professional Ratings
DC
97
WA
95
VM
95
WS
94
DC
97
Rated 97 by Decanter
This is still a youthful ruby-garnet colour, with a powerful, spicy nose of dark fruits with hints of marzipan, pepper and tobacco. There's remarkable depth of flavour on the palate, with sumptuous, smoky, dark chocolate-toned fruit and a rich, dense texture. It's long and satisfying with strong notes of liquorice and tobacco to the finish. A Barolo of great purity and assurance, demonstrating the power, precision and ageworthy character that distinguishes the best wines of the Serralunga valley.
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
The 2006 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is young – very young. Currently the fruit remains quite primary and the aromatics have yet to develop. Still, it is impossible not to admire the wine’s structure and the sheer integrity of its fruit. I especially like the way the 2006 continues to open up as it sits in the glass. This is a hugely promising wine from the Massolino brothers, but readers will have to be patient. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031.
VM
95
Rated 95 by Vinous Media
The 2006 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is young. Very young. Today the fruit remains quite primary and the aromatics have yet to develop. Still, it is impossible not to admire the wine's structure and the sheer integrity of its fruit. I especially like the way the 2006 continues to open up as it sits in the glass. This is a hugely promising wine from the Massolino brothers, but readers will have to be patient.
WS
94
Rated 94 by Wine Spectator
A fresh, bracing red, whose assertive structure sets the pace for pure floral, cherry, leather, underbrush, mint and tobacco flavors. This has an iron note, with muscular tannins and a long, long finish. Really shows the density of the vintage. Best from 2015 through 2028. 200 cases imported.
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Color: Bright garnet red. Bouquet: Reveals multiple broad and enveloping sensations, ranging from those of the early years, focused primarily on red fruits and flowers, to the more evolved sensations of brushwood, tobacco and spices that develop with age. This wine is a harmony of captivating nuances that are released and evolve slowly in the glass. Tasting Notes: Vigna Rionda is a unique Barolo, impossible to describe in just a few lines and hard to compare with others, even those from the Serralunga area. A wine capable of complexity, longevity and structure, which come together with unparalleled elegance. A little patience is required for it to reach its full potential, which is why it stays in our cellars until its sixth year, the only wine in our range to do so, when it is released as a Riserva. We recommend decanting and serving at a temperature of 18-20°C. An ever-evolving wine, it pairs beautifully with meat dishes, rich in intense and persistent aromas and flavours, and with mature cheeses. It is also the perfect meditation wine for those who wish to take their time to enjoy it while relaxing, appreciating its many qualities in their purest form.
Product Details
size
1.5Ltr
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2006 2004
Overview
This is still a youthful ruby-garnet colour, with a powerful, spicy nose of dark fruits with hints of marzipan, pepper and tobacco. There's remarkable depth of flavour on the palate, with sumptuous, smoky, dark chocolate-toned fruit and a rich, dense texture. It's long and satisfying with strong notes of liquorice and tobacco to the finish. A Barolo of great purity and assurance, demonstrating the power, precision and ageworthy character that distinguishes the best wines of the Serralunga valley.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.
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Region: Piedmont

The region of Piedmont in the cool, breezy north-western part of Italy is renowned throughout the world for high quality, flavorful and delicious red wines, and for the elegant and refined sparkling wines such as Asti which typify the area. The region is located at the foothills of the Alps, close to the French and Swiss borders, and benefits from some interesting micro-climates formed by its proximity to the mountain range. The key grapes for the fine red wines of Piedmont are Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera – all powerful varietals which are packed full of a range of fruit flavors and which have an affinity for oak making them ideal for aging When it comes to the sparkling Asti, wineries cultivate plenty of Moscato grapes, whose relative transparency make them ideal for expressing their terroir and providing some interesting flavors in the bottle.
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Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.
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