Barolo, Massara
    Castello di Verduno

    Barolo, Massara, 2012

    91+/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2012

      6x75cl

      DP

      £354.32

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A south-east facing vineyard from Verduno, a commune where there is less calcium in the soils, producing softer wines. The area is also influenced by the closer proximity to the river where there are big day/night temperature differences that help build up aroma in the wines. Aged for three years in large slavonian oak casks. Open approachable aromatics, floral ripe fruits backed up on the palate with a steadying tannic structure. Notes of rose, violet cherry and strawberry with touches of truffle and herb. Fruity and forward, a Barolo veering towards Barbaresco in style.

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    Critic Reviews

    91+/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2012 Barolo Massara is a very pretty wine. Succulent red cherry and floral notes give the 2012 a decidedly bright, lifted profile to play off the wine's pliant fruit. There is good density to the 2012, along with more than enough tannin and overall structure to suggest the wine will drink well for years to come. Slightly gamy undertones suggest the 2012 will always be a bit on the rustic side. Even so, this is a big step up from the 2011.
    drinking window 2020 - 2032
    date of review 10/2017

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Italy
    Region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Barolo
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Nebbiolo
    abv:
    14.5%

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