Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 15 to 45 years from vintage.
vintage15 yrs45 yrs47 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1982: Massolino establishes its Vigna Rionda Riserva

Facts

Producer
Massolino · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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