{"title":"Piedmont, Italy - July Wine Lunch","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuly of 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barolo-serralunga-docg","title":"Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe history of the Massolinos and their wine became entwined with the history of Serralunga d’Alba in 1896, when Giovanni Massolino founded the estate. An enterprising, tenacious, and creative man, Giovanni was the very first person to bring electricity to the village. Giovanni is the progenitor of a family that, in the years following, has combined tradition with inspiration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTHE FAMILY  The first wine cellar was built by Giuseppe, son of the founder Giovanni, who, together with his sister Angela, extended his estate into the best soils. Giuseppe was also one of the founders of the Consortium for the Defence of Barolo and Barbaresco in 1934. At that time, Giuseppe had six children. Three of them, Giovanni, Camilla, and Renato, followed in their father’s footsteps, expanding the estate with the purchase of cru vineyards, which are authentic jewels: Margheria, Parafada, and Vigna Rionda. In the 1990s, Franco and Roberto, both oenologists, joined the family estate. Their work condenses the experience of an entire family and the ambition of a new generation, determined to make an important contribution to the innovation of oenological and agronomical techniques and to the image of the estate in Italy and abroad.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTHE PHILOSOPHY  Massolino makes wine with passion in its land of origin, preserving the typical characteristics of indigenous grape varieties. Central to the winery’s philosophy, and epitomized by their sustainable practices, is the conviction that there is a deep, tangible link between the vines, hills, and winegrowers, whose connection and affinity to the land grows more profound with each passing year. Since 1896, the Massolino family has been making wine this way, loyal to their philosophy as well as to the capacity for innovation in the name of tradition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTHE WINES  Massolino wines are the result of a privileged relationship with the vineyard, interpreting all its peculiarities and nuances. This special relationship is built day after day, personally overseeing every step in the production chain across all 57 acres of the estate, from the vineyard to the cellar, from the vine to the bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMade from Nebbiolo grapes grown in vineyards situated in Serralunga d’Alba.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is our product which enables an approach to the great emotions offered by an important Langa wine made exclusively of Nebbiolo grapes. Increased readiness and a drinkable quality make it possible to appreciate this wine without the “reverential fear” usually acknowledged to Barolo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 340 m (1,116 ft)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal surface area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 hectares (5.2 acres)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calcareous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining system and vine density\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Guyot; with about 5,500 vines per hectare (2,227 vines per acre)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 tons per hectare (2.6 tons per acre)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage age of vines\u003c\/strong\u003e: In great years, only the fruit from the young vineyards (those up to 10 years old) is used, while in weaker vintages fruit which fails to express complexities which we consider to be sufficient to wear the Barolo label is added.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual, in the second half of October\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA classic wine, with average fermentation and maceration lasting 8-10 days, very similar to that used for Barolo. It ages in traditional barrels for over a year and, during its whole production cycle, the utmost attention is paid to all the details which convey smoothness and elegance to a young Nebbiolo. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Garnet red with variable intensity depending on the vintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate and pleasant, the predominant notes are of raspberry and violet, with the imposition of secondary perfumes very similar to those of Barolo as it ages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete and temptingly harmonious wine the elegance of which makes up for its lesser structure compared with that of Barolo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C (64-68°).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wine for drinking with all courses of a meal, it offers its best expression when served with rich and tasty dishes, from fresh pasta with rich meat or vegetables sauces, to grilled or roast red meat dishes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MASSOLINO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677359309031,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-9.jpg?v=1767667332"},{"product_id":"casal-di-serra-verdicchio-dei-castelli-di-jesi-doc-classico-superiore","title":"Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  It was created in the 1980s by selecting the best grapes grown in the Montecarotto vineyard, and later enriched with grapes from another three plots situated in the most suitable areas for cultivating Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. All the values of a great indigenous variety find expression in this wine. Contact with its own natural yeasts during fermentation and in the ageing process gives Casal di Serra particular properties of richness and personality, without altering its fine balance and special elegance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vineyards, which are between eight and thirty years old and trained on the Guyot system, are situated on the band of hillside between 200 and 350 meters above sea level, on opposite sides of the Esino valley. The soils go back to pleiocene-pleistocene formations, and are characterised by being very deep, medium-calcareous clay loams.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe harvest is carried out by hand and normally takes place in the period from the end of September to the first ten days of October. 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Their work condenses the experience of an entire family and the ambition of a new generation, determined to make an important contribution to the innovation of oenological and agronomical techniques and to the image of the estate in Italy and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTHE PHILOSOPHY  Massolino makes wine with passion in its land of origin, preserving the typical characteristics of indigenous grape varieties. Central to the winery’s philosophy, and epitomized by their sustainable practices, is the conviction that there is a deep, tangible link between the vines, hills, and winegrowers, whose connection and affinity to the land grows more profound with each passing year. Since 1896, the Massolino family has been making wine this way, loyal to their philosophy as well as to the capacity for innovation in the name of tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTHE WINES  Massolino wines are the result of a privileged relationship with the vineyard, interpreting all its peculiarities and nuances. This special relationship is built day after day, personally overseeing every step in the production chain across all 57 acres of the estate, from the vineyard to the cellar, from the vine to the bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING Barolo DOCG Classico is the holistic expression of our hills. Made from grapes grown in different vineyards, it pays tribute to the traditional method once used to make wine. Barolo DOCG Classico Massolino represents the synthesis of the different characteristics offered by each terroir. We have always preferred traditional ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels, to maintain a purer and more forthright identity. A broad and variable range of aromas, with a surprising expressive evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraditional Barolo with long fermentation and maceration in oak fermenters (“tini”) at temperatures around 30°C; the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 30 months before being left to mature in bottle for about a year in special dark, cool cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnet red colour with variable intensity depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from different vineyards and this gives them a broad and variable spectrum of perfumes, ranging from tempting spicy notes to those of a sweeter, floral and fruity nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A variety of sensations, with a full-bodied, classic and well structured wine which ages well and perfectly represents the important character of our land. 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