The 2017 Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva is a monumental and deeply age-worthy Barolo from one of Serralunga d’Alba’s most iconic vineyard sites. Produced only in exceptional vintages, Vigna Rionda represents the pinnacle of Massolino’s traditional style, combining immense structure and concentration with extraordinary finesse and precision. The nose reveals red cherry, dried rose and blood orange layered alongside tobacco, tar, sweet spice and earthy mineral notes, delivering remarkable complexity and depth.
On the palate, it is full-bodied with finely woven tannins, vibrant natural acidity and beautifully concentrated red berry fruit. Layers of cherry, cranberry and savoury spice are balanced by profound mineral tension and earthy complexity, finishing exceptionally long, powerful and impeccably structured with immense ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2017 Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva is a world-class traditional Barolo - powerful, savoury and incredibly refined with outstanding depth and longevity. Perfect with truffle dishes, braised beef, roast game, rich mushroom dishes or aged hard cheeses. Enjoy now with extended decanting or cellar gracefully through 2060+.
