Massolino - Vigna Rionda Riserva 2011

Anbau: konventionell

Ausbau: 42 Monate Holzfass

Flaschenreifung: 24 Monate

Inhalt / Gebinde: 75 cl / 6er Holzkiste

Massolino's 2011 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a more than worthy follow up to the stellar 2010. Silky, perfumed and incredibly inviting, the 2011 will also give up its considerable charms much earlier. Sweet red cherry, rose petal, spice, hard candy and mint give the 2011 its inner sweetness. Above all else, the 2011 captures a compelling middle ground that balances the warmth of the year with a classic sense of structure. The 2011 is a racy, alluring Rionda that is going to be nearly impossible to resist, even young. 95+/100 (08.2017)

The flagship 2011 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is sensual, round and inviting, with striking translucence and overall freshness for the year. The flavors are bright, floral and very nicely lifted throughout. Just bottled a few months ago, the 2011 clearly needs time, but it is quite impressive and every bit as delicious as it was from cask last year. 95+/100 (11.2015)

The 2011 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is an exuberant and expressive wine with dark cherry fruit, spice, tobacco and black truffle. There is a pretty earthy quality on hand that is delivered in an elegant and understated manner. What I like most about this wine is that it does not show evident signs of the warm summer growing season. Any extra fruit ripeness or sweetness is carefully tucked in at the back. Give this Riserva another ten years of bottle aging to let it flesh out further. 95/100 (08.2017)