Massolino Barbaresco 2022

Product Description:
A new chapter from one of Piedmont’s great names. Massolino, long rooted in Serralunga d’Alba, has extended its reach into Barbaresco, drawing fruit from respected sites in Neive including Albesani, Serraboella, and Starderi. These vineyards, with their limestone and clay soils, give Nebbiolo a finer, more aromatic frame than Barolo, offering an exciting counterpoint to the estate’s historic home.

The 2022 Barbaresco undergoes traditional fermentation in oak vats at around 30 °C, followed by up to 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks before further rest in bottle. The result is a wine that marries Massolino’s precision with the lifted perfume and freshness of Barbaresco terroir. It shows immediate charm, yet carries the structure and acidity to reward a decade or more in the cellar.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Floral and mineral
Rose, lilac, and violet weave through cherry, redcurrant, spice, and liquorice.

PALATE
– Silky and balanced
Red fruit purity carried by refined tannins and crisp acidity, framed by subtle minerality.

FINISH
– Fresh and elegant
Graceful persistence with lingering notes of fruit and earth.

Reviews & Accolades
“Light ruby with cassis, redcurrant, wild cherry, blue florals, and mineral undertones—delicate and finessed, especially notable given the challenging vintage.”
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate – 93 points

“Elegant and charming, with bright fruit and fine detail.”
James Suckling – 93 points

“Refined and balanced, with ripe fruit, spice, and excellent finesse.”
Falstaff – 92 points

“Pliant and graceful, showing the finesse of Barbaresco with Massolino’s precision.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous – 92 points

Finer Details:
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Nebbiolo
Country - Italy
Region - Piedmont, Barbaresco DOCG
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 14.5%
Closure - Cork