2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Margheria
Soil Calcareous, With a small percentage of sand
Elevation 280.0 meters
Harvest Dates The producer’s 2021 vintage report says harvest began in mid-September and the Nebbiolo harvest continued through approximately mid-October; it does not give a Margheria-specific picking date.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak fermenters (“tini”)
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size Large oak casks
Production Details Hand-harvested Margheria Nebbiolo underwent fermentation and maceration for 15–20 days at 31–33°C, followed by 30 months in oak barrels and one year in bottle. The vintage technical sheet further identifies oak fermenters (“tini”), large Slavonian oak casks with oak maturation stated as up to 30 months, and recommends decanting and serving at 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet red; ethereal bouquet with spice, tobacco, brushwood and mineral notes; harmonious, tannic when young, with considerable ageing potential.
Food Pairing Roast red meats, game stew, and medium-mature or mature cheeses
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Margheria
Soil Calcareous, With a slightly higher percentage of sand than massolino’s other subzones
Elevation 280.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak fermenters (“tini”)
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size Large oak casks
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested Margheria Nebbiolo underwent fermentation and maceration for 15–20 days at 31–33°C, followed by 30 months in oak barrels and one year in bottle. The 2020 technical sheet identifies oak fermenters (“tini”), large Slavonian oak casks and states oak maturation as up to 30 months; recommended service is after decanting at 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet red; ethereal bouquet with spice, tobacco, brushwood and mineral notes; harmonious, tannic when young, with considerable ageing potential.
Food Pairing Roast red meats, game stew, and medium-mature or mature cheeses
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Margheria
Soil Calcareous, With a slightly higher percentage of sand than massolino’s other subzones
Elevation 280.0 meters
Harvest Dates Nebbiolo grapes were picked in the second half of October 2019.
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak fermenters (“tini”)
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size Large oak casks
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested Margheria Nebbiolo underwent fermentation and maceration for 15–20 days at 31–33°C, followed by 30 months in oak barrels and one year in bottle. The vintage sheet identifies oak fermenters (“tini”), large Slavonian oak casks and states oak maturation as up to 30 months; recommended service is after decanting at 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet red; ethereal bouquet with spice, tobacco, brushwood and mineral notes; harmonious, tannic when young, with considerable ageing potential.
Food Pairing Roast red meats, game stew, and medium-mature or mature cheeses
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | CHF 518.88Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1101434 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Piazza Cappellano, 8, 12050 Serralunga d'Alba (CN), Italy
Phone
+39 0173 613138
Email
Owner
Franco, Roberto and Paola Massolino (4th generation)