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Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2008
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2008 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda presents a classic palette of Rionda notes: rose petal, violets, savory herbs, mint and sweet spices. Dark, layered and beautifully perfumed throughout, the 2008 is compelling, even if it is naturally a bit compact at this stage. Here the tannin is a bit more firm than in the super-polished 2010. Needless to say, it will be interesting to follow the development of both wines over the coming decades.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Bright red. Pure, subdued aromas of medicinal red cherry, blueberry and menthol. Tightly wound, juicy and on the cool side; imploded and energetic but without quite the density of the 2010 Barolos that followed it in my tasting. Most impressive on the electric finish, which features a powerful spine of acidity and a piquant note of bitter orange peel. This should evolve very slowly in bottle and go on for two or three decades. My score may prove to be overly conservative.
About the Producer
Marsolin Winery has 4 vineyards, covering a total area of 23 hectares, including three vineyards: Vigna Rionda, Margheria and Parafada. Best quality. The vineyards are planted with Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Moscato and Chardonnay. An important reason for the delicate quality of Marsolin wines is the close relationship with the vineyard, which has deepened over time, from the vineyard to the cellar, from the fermentation tank to the bottling and packaging line. became a tight chain. The taste of grapes produced in different regions is also very different. There are traditional grapes, and there are grapes with sweeter taste and stronger floral aroma. The wines produced by Marsolin Winery mainly include Marsolin Ronda Garden Reserve Barolo red wine, Marsolim Barolo red wine and many other wines, among which the classic Barolo wine is carefully crafted by high-quality Nebbiolo. It is brewed and has a rich fruity aroma, which has been well received by consumers.
