Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Vintage:1997 Over the last six months

Over the last six months the 2004 Cristal has come together beautifully and is shaping up to be a truly great

anise and clove plus discreet mineral nuances that are set off by enough wood to warrant mentioning

After a timid opening it settles down with attractive mulberry

all of which are spectacular at this stage

vintage naturally enough

Massolino, Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva Vintage:1997 Over the last six monthsThe 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