Massolino
Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Decanted about two hours before service which, remarkably, ended up still not being enough time. Day 1 was more of an educational experience; a showcase of the 2000 vintage if you will. The fruit was stewed and tertiary and while the structure was there, it seemed out of balance and sort of a mess. Only half of the bottle was remaining and nearly just dumped. However, I decided to hold the remaining half bottle for the next day. Day 2 was different as the fruit actually brightened up and everything came into better balance. All I can say is, Nebbiolo is truly a fascinating grape. Notes are from Day 2. The 2000 Classico pours a garnet color with a slightly cloudy core moving to an orange rim. Medium+ viscosity with some sediment and no staining. On the nose, the wine is vinous with stewed red and black fruits, dried roses, tar, espresso, earth, cigar paper, leather, and brown caramel crumble. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. The time is now. Drink now with a lengthy decant.
Decanted about two hours before service which, remarkably, ended up still not being enough time. Day 1 was more of an educational experience; a showcase of the 2000 vintage if you will. The fruit was stewed and tertiary and while the structure was there, it seemed out of balance and sort of a mess. Only half of the bottle was remaining and nearly just dumped. However, I decided to hold the remaining half bottle for the next day. Day 2 was different as the fruit actually brightened up and everything came into better balance. All I can say is, Nebbiolo is truly a fascinating grape. Notes are from Day 2. The 2000 Classico pours a garnet color with a slightly cloudy core moving to an orange rim. Medium+ viscosity with some sediment and no staining. On the nose, the wine is vinous with stewed red and black fruits, dried roses, tar, espresso, earth, cigar paper, leather, and brown caramel crumble. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. The time is now. Drink now with a lengthy decant.
Jun 2nd, 2024
Tasting of a group of six Barolos and three Barbarescos from 1997 through 2001. My #1
Tasting of a group of six Barolos and three Barbarescos from 1997 through 2001. My #1
Jun 24th, 2021
Floral notes at first then as the wine opened up from decanting stone fruit and mineral notes awaken. Tannins still have plenty of grip. Stone fruit, black olives, wet stone, black tea on palate. 2000 vintage
Floral notes at first then as the wine opened up from decanting stone fruit and mineral notes awaken. Tannins still have plenty of grip. Stone fruit, black olives, wet stone, black tea on palate. 2000 vintage
May 18th, 2015
Pretty Barolo but needed time to open up.
Pretty Barolo but needed time to open up.
Mar 21st, 2015
Delicious tannins that have smoothed out with age but still have some kick... this is mostly red fruit and some sweet something that I can’t pinpoint.. the acidity makes me come back for another sip... the nose is not that strong yet again I am recovering from a cold so maybe I am missing something...faint hints of rose petals and cranberries?? This could have gone for a while longer but I needed my Barolo tonight!!
Delicious tannins that have smoothed out with age but still have some kick... this is mostly red fruit and some sweet something that I can’t pinpoint.. the acidity makes me come back for another sip... the nose is not that strong yet again I am recovering from a cold so maybe I am missing something...faint hints of rose petals and cranberries?? This could have gone for a while longer but I needed my Barolo tonight!!
Apr 14th, 2019
Cherry gummybears, leather, dried roses, tobacco, cinnamon, it goes on😋
Cherry gummybears, leather, dried roses, tobacco, cinnamon, it goes on😋
Sep 3rd, 2017
Beautiful. Floral notes with plums on the nose. Black olives, plums, and red fruits.
Beautiful. Floral notes with plums on the nose. Black olives, plums, and red fruits.
Jul 20th, 2015