Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Vintage:1997 all of which are spectacular

all of which are spectacular at this stage

Mineral- and smoke-accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth

fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques

anise and clove plus discreet mineral nuances that are set off by enough wood to warrant mentioning

Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Vintage:1997 all of which are spectacularThe Vignarionda in Serralunga d'Alba is measured at about ten hectares, and eight single vineyard wines claim this provenance. Massolino counts a quarter of that total, making this estate the biggest landowner in Vignarionda. First produced in 1982, this is the ace in Massolino's rotation, and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation. It is finer, more elegant and more compact than its peers, bringing a spicy