Barolo, Serralunga DOCG

HISTORY  The 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.

THE 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.

THE 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.

THE 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.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Garnet red colour with variable intensity depending on the vintage.

Bouquet: 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. 

Tasting Notes: 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. It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C (64°F - 68°F). 

Serving Suggestions: It achieves its best expression when served with red meats, particularly game, and with dishes dressed with truffle. It is also excellent with fresh egg pasta and meat sauce, and with risotto, as well as medium-mature cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses