{"product_id":"massolino-barbera-2024","title":"Massolino Barbera d'Alba 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent\"\u003eMassolino’s two hectares of Barbera, planted across their limestone-rich Serralunga vineyards, are now complemented by fruit from Monforte d’Alba. This bright, delicious, drink-now style of Barbera was fermented for 10 to 12 days in stainless steel and cement tanks. It was then raised in the same vessels for a short period before bottling and release. As always, meticulous selection, impressive vineyards and low yields form the blueprint. It’s bright and refreshing, with gorgeous bitter cherry and amaro-like, macerated orange rind notes woven through the perfumed and sparklingly pure palate. The 2024 season was a wet one that brought more delicate wines, and this is a superb example, with the mouthwatering finish bringing a saline edge, and just the right twist of refreshing bitterness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Barbera d'Alba is a delight. Soft and understated, with lovely mid-palate depth, the 2024 is a tasty Barbera to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, sweet red-toned fruit, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco build nicely in glass.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(141, 17, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINES DUE IN-STORE MID AUGUST 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(141, 17, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable for pre-purchase now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202020;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003cbr\u003eVariety \u003c\/strong\u003e- Barbera\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry \u003c\/strong\u003e- Italy\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion \u003c\/strong\u003e- Piemonte\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSub Region \u003c\/strong\u003e- Alba\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtra \u003c\/strong\u003e- Screwcap\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear \u003c\/strong\u003e- 2024\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume \u003c\/strong\u003e- 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pro_more_desc\" id=\"more_desc_btn\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/right-arrow_480x480.jpg?v=1647847041\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1896 by the enterprising Giovanni Massolino—he was the first to bring electricity to the town—the estate is based in and around the town of Serralunga d’Alba, one of the prime sub-zones of Barolo. Today, the keys of this historical estate belong to Franco and Roberto Massolino who work with gifted, ex-Vajra winemaker Giovanni Angeli. Behind Massolino’s rise to the apex of Barolo lies their remarkable collections of Serralunga vineyards, including choice parcels of such famous sites as; Margheria, Parafada and the legendary Vigna Rionda where the Massolino family is the largest holders with 3.5 hectares of vines (two are planted to Nebbiolo) between 40 and 50 years old. Outside of this commune, Massolino also tends vines in the great Parussi Cru of Castiglione Falletto. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-altitude chalky hillsides of Serrralunga d’Alba, on the eastern edge of the Barolo DOCG, produce some of the most profound and long-lived Barolo wines. It is the home of great names such as Giacomo Conterno and Bruno Giacosa’s Falletto vineyard. The wines often have an extra stuffing of intense Nebbiolo fruit as well as a remarkable minerality that plays on both the freshness of the tannins and gives the wines a certain ferrous edge when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are many great things to write about Massolino, a family winery based in Serralunga d'Alba. As I reflect on these wines, I am struck by the harmony and perfection of the overall portfolio: the clear identity of each product and its placement within the Massolino quality pyramid and the crescendo of wines that culminates with a truly memorable single-vineyard Baroli and the top-shelf Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda. The portfolio has a few unexpected surprises too, such as a very elegant Moscato d'Asti and a cheerful Riesling.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massolino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53864528412856,"sku":"SKU-070826024911","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/Massolino-Barbera_jpg_a62a33ec-c4cb-40a9-b3a9-1c9f54014186.png?v=1786071633","url":"https:\/\/www.vauclusecellars.com.au\/products\/massolino-barbera-2024","provider":"Vaucluse Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}