Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 2010

Parker: The 2010 Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva is a generous and forthcoming wine that presents wave after wave of aromatic intensity. This Riserva is beautifully stitched together with precision and artistry. There is a solid core of black fruit that is surrounded by seamless tones of black cherry, spice, balsam herb and toasted anise seed. The wine is powerful and graceful all at once. The wine should age forward over the next part of the next 20 years. 96/100 (2017)

Falstaff: Sattes, leuchtendes Rubin. Volle, konzen­trierte Nase, duftet nach reifen Zwetschken und Kirschen, viel Himbeere, dazu etwas Trüffel und Rosen, zum Reinliegen. Satt und dicht am Gaumen, hat bei aller Fülle aber auch Saft und Eleganz. Reife Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit Bergen von feinmaschigem Tannin, im Finale satter Druck, nach Zedernholz. 98/100 (2016)

James Suckling: A beautiful wine with lavender, cedar, sandalwood and blueberry character. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Wonderful finesse and structure to this Drink or hold. 95/100 (2016)

Wine Enthusiast: This stunning wine opens with scents of tilled earth, leather, pipe tobacco, forest floor and wild berry. The focused, vibrant palate delivers ripe red cherry, white pepper, grilled herb, licorice and an energizing mineral note. Youthfully austere, refined tannins and fresh acidity provide impeccable balance and an impressive, ageworthy structure. Drink 2020–2045. 96/100 (2016)