In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vigna Rionda is among the most celebrated crus of Serralunga d'Alba, and Massolino's Riserva from it is one of the zone's benchmark long-aged Barolos.
- 1982 — Massolino establishes its Vigna Rionda Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Massolino
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 300 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 45 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva
What does Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From one of Serralunga's greatest crus, Massolino's Vigna Rionda Riserva is a powerful, structured traditional Barolo released only after long ageing.
When should I drink Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva?
Drink 15 to 45 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.