2022 Massolino Dolcetto d’Alba
£21.00
The variety ripens earlier than Nebbiolo but is very weather-sensitive. Cold nights can ruin stems and prejudice ripening. Massolino actively manages Dolcetto’s tannins. They bought equipment that removed seeds early on. Franco’s grandpa always had a glass of Dolcetto with meals. Older people remember Dolcetto as being the wine of the Langhe. In the old days, Massolino made more Dolcetto than Nebbiolo.
“Pale purplish crimson. Very bright, pure fruit. Intense redcurrant. Quite a bit of tannin.”
16.5/20 Jancis Robinson MW
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Product Description
This 23-hectare estate has been in the Massolino family since 1896. Winemaker Franco Massolino has done a wonderful job of marrying change with respect for tradition, setting Massolino apart from many of the younger producers in Barolo today. The vineyards, with vines up to 60 years old, are in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba: the source of some of the greatest, most structured and longest-lived Barolos.
Franco’s Dolcetto d’Alba, fermented in stainless steel, perfectly expresses this bright, fresh and fruity varietal.
Additional Information
| ABV | 14% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Critic Score | 16.5/20 |
| Drink until | 2028 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2022 |
