Massolino - Barbaresco 'Albesani'
Massolino - Barbaresco 'Albesani'
Piemonte
100% Nebbiolo
14% abv
This 23 hectare estate has been in the Massolino family since 1896. In recent years, the style of the wines has undergone a subtle transformation. Winemaker Franco Massolino has done a wonderful job of marrying change with a respect for tradition, something that sets Massolino apart from many of the younger producers in Barolo today. The vineyards, with vines up to 60 years old, are in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba: the source of some of the greatest, most structured and longest-lived Barolos.
The wine shows beautiful floral notes, accompanied by hints of red fruits. Its pleasantness highlights the more refined character of this territory. The Barbaresco Albesani is a superb expression of Nebbiolo. Grapes are sourced only from the Albesani cru in Neive.
There is great ageing potential with complex and elegant aromas of red fruits and notes of tobacco and hay.