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    95 Points

    Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020
    Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020
    Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020
    Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020
    Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020
    Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020

    Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020

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      A landmark release for this wine - a superb, open, fine-boned Barolo Margheria. As is typical for this illustrious site, it is pretty and perfumed yet has plenty of ripe fruit and fine structure. Lively, fresh and open knit feel. Rising from the glass, dried herbs, menthol, incense, new leather and licorice. With vivid red-fruited character. Medium-bodied with firm, slightly chewy tannins. It’s compact and structured with a tense and lively aftertaste.

      The Massolino family bought their first Margheriain parcel in 1964. The current holding is 1.5 hectares. Sitting 280 metres above sea level, the site is very chalky with a high percentage of sand (providing signature perfume and elegance), while the high calcium carbonate content brings vibrant mineral energy to Serralunga’s natural depth. As with all three 2020 Crus, Margheria fermented in large oak fermenters and spent around three weeks on skins. It then aged in botti for 30 months before bottling and remained in bottle for a further year before release. 

      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. 

      A landmark release for this wine - a superb, open, fine-boned Barolo Margheria. As is typical for this illustrious site, it is pretty and perfumed yet has plenty of ripe fruit and fine structure. Lively, fresh and open knit feel. Rising from the glass, dried herbs, menthol, incense, new leather and licorice. With vivid red-fruited character. Medium-bodied with firm, slightly chewy tannins. It’s compact and structured with a tense and lively aftertaste.

      The Massolino family bought their first Margheriain parcel in 1964. The current holding is 1.5 hectares. Sitting 280 metres above sea level, the site is very chalky with a high percentage of sand (providing signature perfume and elegance), while the high calcium carbonate content brings vibrant mineral energy to Serralunga’s natural depth. As with all three 2020 Crus, Margheria fermented in large oak fermenters and spent around three weeks on skins. It then aged in botti for 30 months before bottling and remained in bottle for a further year before release. 

      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. 

      Maker

      Massolino

      Varietal

      Nebbiolo

      Country

      Italy

      Region

      Piedmont

      Vintage

      2020

      ABV

      14.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

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      Massolino Barolo Margheria 2020

      I like the freshness and vivid red-fruited character. Medium-bodied with firm, slightly chewy tannins. It’s compact and structured with a tense and lively aftertaste. Vivid and bright with hibiscus undertones to the orange and berry character. Try from 2027, but already very pretty.

      — James Suckling, jamesuckling.com, 95 Points

      The 2020 Barolo Margheria is a very pretty wine that shows the gentler side of the year. Dried herbs, menthol, incense, new leather and liquorice all take shape in the glass. The 2020 is a soft, uncharacteristically open-knit Margheria that will drink well with only minimal cellaring.

      — Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 93 Points

      Serralunga d’Alba. Beautiful lustrous mid ruby. Firm, serious minerally nose with cherry laced with oatmeal notes and iodine hints. Complex. Juicy compact cherry with spectacular, chewy tannins. Great tactile fruit finish and fantastically balanced.

      — Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5 Points

      Massolino

      Massolino is one of the most revered names in Piemonte, known for producing exceptional Barolo and Nebbiolo wines that express the unique character of the region’s vineyards. Founded in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino, the estate’s legacy has been built on a rich history of innovation and dedication to quality. Giovanni, a visionary who brought electricity to the town of Serralunga d'Alba, laid the foundation for what would become a celebrated estate in one of Italy's most prestigious wine regions.

      The estate is now under the guidance of Franco and Roberto Massolino, with the winemaking led by Franco’s son, Sebastien. Sebastien has played a key role in driving the estate forward since he took over the operations in 2006, introducing organic farming practices and refining the winemaking process to showcase the pure expression of their terroirs. Massolino’s commitment to quality is evident in every bottle, from their prestigious Barolo to their Nebbiolo-based wines, which offer unparalleled balance, elegance, and depth. Today, Massolino continues to be a family-owned winery, with Sebastien and his team working tirelessly to uphold the tradition of excellence and precision that has defined Massolino for over a century.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Dried Herbs, Menthol, Incense

      Dried herbs, menthol, incense, new leather and liquorice all take shape in the glass.

      PALATE
      Hibiscus, Orange, Cherry

      Complex. Juicy compact cherry with spectacular, chewy tannins.

      FINISH
      Iodine, Chewy Tannins, Lively

      A tense and lively aftertaste. Great tactile fruit finish and fantastically balanced