Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Vintage:2011 This is often Taupenot’s best

This is often Taupenot’s best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice

The 2000 is not especially subtle or nuanced

This should age very well

This looks to be one of the wines of the vintage

drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12-15 years

Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Vintage:2011 This is often Taupenot’s bestThe 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