2021 Massolino Barbaresco Albesani
Grape
Nebbiolo
Its Origins
Massolino are among the foremost Barolo producers, with deep history in Serralunga d'Alba. Giovanni Massolino founded the estate in 1896 and was also the first to bring electricity to his village. Son Guiseppe and daughter Angela were likewise ahead of their time, in 1934 extending holdings in what are now regarded as some of Barolo's best crus - Margheria, Parafada and Vigna Rionda. Whilst channelling their tradition, Massolino also utilise the heavier clay soils of Serralunga to bring a satisfying breadth, density and structure to their Barolo’s - which, balanced against their extreme refinement and expressive clarity - make them almost incomparable for the price.
What The Critics Say
95/100 James Suckling
“Bright and fresh with notes of red berries, dried rose hips and asphalt. Medium-bodied. It has a meaty structure with very fine tannins and bright acidity. Shows tension and focus. Spicy at the end. Try after 2026."
94/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“From the village of Neive, the 2021 Barbaresco Albesani is a super-classic wine that is going to need time to come around. It possesses notable structure and the understated depth that is common of Barbaresco. Time in the glass brings out scents of herbs, white pepper, autumn leaves and spice. All this needs is time in bottle." Drink 2024 - 2036
94/100 Kerin O’Keefe
“Made with grapes from the Cru of the same name in Neive, vinified in oak vats and aged in large Slavonian casks, the 2021 Albesani from Massolino has delicate aromas of red berry, sun-warmed hay, exotic dark spice and underbrush. The elegant palate shows ripe Morello cherry, crushed pomegranate, licorice and coconut framed in taut tannins." Drink 2028 - 2032
| Variety | Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2036 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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