An exceptional release for a wine that is, as always, wonderful value and an archetypical Serralunga Barolo. Aromatically there's an abundance of red fruits trailed by dried flowers, iron and resinous notes. The palate is supple, has suave cherry fruit and is superfine, with its long, chewy tannins. Not as powerful as those from the drier 2019 season, but the balance and elegance are unmistakable. In spite of its immediate appeal, Franco Massolino and Giovanni Angeli believe that 2020 will age in line with their best years. So, you really get the best of both worlds: a terrific year for aging and a Barolo to decant now. Surely, a good reason to grab two or more.
This cuvée spent around 20 days on skins, and the final blend matured for 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks.
Renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni of Vinous has praises Massolino's 2020 range, “Grace, elegance and understatement are some of the qualities readers will find in the 2020 Barolos. The best wines are undeniably striking … Overall, 2020 is a vintage of mid-weight Barolos. These are wines to admire for their balance and seductive appeal more than their power or structure.” A promising year from one of Piemonte's crown jewels.
An exceptional release for a wine that is, as always, wonderful value and an archetypical Serralunga Barolo. Aromatically there's an abundance of red fruits trailed by dried flowers, iron and resinous notes. The palate is supple, has suave cherry fruit and is superfine, with its long, chewy tannins. Not as powerful as those from the drier 2019 season, but the balance and elegance are unmistakable. In spite of its immediate appeal, Franco Massolino and Giovanni Angeli believe that 2020 will age in line with their best years. So, you really get the best of both worlds: a terrific year for aging and a Barolo to decant now. Surely, a good reason to grab two or more.
This cuvée spent around 20 days on skins, and the final blend matured for 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks.
Renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni of Vinous has praises Massolino's 2020 range, “Grace, elegance and understatement are some of the qualities readers will find in the 2020 Barolos. The best wines are undeniably striking … Overall, 2020 is a vintage of mid-weight Barolos. These are wines to admire for their balance and seductive appeal more than their power or structure.” A promising year from one of Piemonte's crown jewels.
