Barolo, Massara, 2012
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.
critic reviews
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.