MassolinoBarbera d'Alba 2022

Product code: 18453
£21.70 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Massolino
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Barbera
Grape: 100% Barbera
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Massolino
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Barbera
Grape: 100% Barbera

Product Notes

Massolino Barbera d'Alba is a rich and bold red wine that boasts a deep ruby color and a complex aroma of dark fruits, spices, and a hint of oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a balanced acidity that complements its intense flavors of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, followed by smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish. This wine is made from superior Barbera grapes, grown in the vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, and fermented in stainless steel tanks before aging for about a year in French oak barrels. Massolino Barbera d'Alba pairs well with grilled meats, pasta dishes, and aged cheeses, making it an ideal choice for any foodie or wine enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

This wine is deep purple in colour. On the nose, it is elegant with intense red fruit aromas - typical of Barbera. On the palate, it is refreshing and well-balanced with supple tannins and a long, fragrant finish.

About the Winery

Massolino

The century-old, family-owned, Italian wine brand of Massolino is one of those wines that stay true to the character and richness of their soil. It was in the year 1896 that the founder of the Massolino label, Giovanni established his wine estate in Serralunga d’Alba, the home of this brand today.

The Massolino wine estate comprises of 23 hectares and the wines made here reflect a deep bond in the process involved right from the cultivation of the vines to the ultimate bottling stage. These vineyards include areas such as the following:

Classic Barolo - This is the home of the indigenous grape varietal, Nebbiolo. Located at a height of around 360m, this 7-hectare vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba has many subzones in it. This helps to create grapes of different spicy and floral notes. You will mostly find calcareous soil in this area.

Margheria - Located at about 340m above sea level, these vineyards comprise an area of 1.5 hectares. Though this vineyard was purchased only in the 1970s, it has become one of the popular cru vineyards of the Massolino family today. The grapes grown here are spicy and have a lot of mineral content in them.

Parafada - This area contains lime soil predominantly and is located at an altitude of about 330m. It covers an area of about 1.13 hectares. The ridge that protects the vines from the strong winds helps to add a lot of character and elegance to the grapes grown here.

Vigna Rionda - Considered as one of the best-located vineyards of this estate, Vigna Rionda encompasses 2.3 hectares and is located at about 330m above sea level. The limestone-rich soil is ideal for creating potent wines.

Parussi - Located in a hilly region, the Parussi vineyards comprise an area of 1.3 hectares and are placed at a height of 300m above sea level.

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