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Buy OnlineA fantastic new addition from these legends of Piedmont, Massolino. This Nebbiolo is sourced from across the boundary in the nearby area of Barberesco, and it offers all of the delights we hope for from this style. It is naturally brighter and lighter on its feet than their full-textured reds from Barolo, but retains the Massolino hallmark of impeccable finesse. A serious achievement, this new Barbaresco is really delivering at the price.
94+/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, August 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"Strawberry, red cherry, pretty and floral, a layer of spice, sage, some almond and a distinct stony/earthy thing happening. Medium-bodied, red fruits, blood orange tang, stony tannin too, juicy and alive, with a ferrous finish of excellent length. So very good. Such fine bones and structure, with black tea in the mix too. Also, I really like tea, so that’s a bonus for me."
94/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2020 Vintage)
“The 2020 Barbaresco is a terrific follow up to the 2019. A wine of nerve and grace, the 2020 sizzles with energy. Finely sculpted red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, crushed rocks and orange zest all grace this super-expressive, mid-weight Barbaresco. An explosion of sweet floral and spice notes lifts the gorgeous, beautifully perfumed, vibrant finish. I love the classicism here. Vineyard sites are Starderi, Albesani and Serraboella. Drink 2025 – 2040."
17/20 Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (2020 Vintage)
"Neive. Lustrous mid ruby. Quite closed on the nose with just a suggestion of dark spice and ripe cherry and just a hint of Band-Aid. Supple, elegant and with minerally notes and bags of chewy tannins. Cool-climate style. Drink 2023 – 2028."
92/100 Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2020 Vintage)
"The Massolino 2020 Barbaresco is slightly closed at this young stage and needs a little more time in bottle. You do get soft cherry and wild cassis with crushed stone and blue flower. It just needs more time to come together. Production is an ample 20,000 bottles. Drink 2024-2035"
