Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 2007

Falstaff: Glänzendes, sattes Rubin-Granat. Eröffnet zunächst mit leicht rauchig-mineralischen Noten, dann zarte Zwetschke, viel Rosenblätter, etwas Lakritze, erdig, auch Trüffel, vielschichtig. Am Gaumen sehr stoffig, öffnet sich mit engmaschigem, tiefgründigem Tannin, herzhaft, hat aber auch schönen Schmelz, im Finale satte Tiefe, sehr lange. 97/100 (2013)

James Suckling: Aromas of dark fruits with hints of tangerines and flowers. Full body with soft, round tannins and a bright finish. Tangy and delicious. This is round and wonderfully rich with lovely fruit and a flavourful finish. Fabulously textured. 95/100 (2013)

Parker: The 2007 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a gorgeous wine that presents a stunning perspective on the Nebbiolo grape. Its magic is on full display. Ethereal and elegant, the bouquet presents a never-ending succession of wild fruit, underbrush, cola, licorice, freshly chopped mint, dried ginger, balsam overtones and exotic spice. Think of the grape’s most elegant characteristics and you get them all here. In the mouth, the wine feels fleshy and generous with thick layers of fruit that are amply supported by the firm but fine tannins. Its aging future looks bright. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038. 97/100 (2013)