Barolo DOCG Vigna Rionda Riserva

Name: Massolino Barolo DOCG Vigna Rionda Riserva
Brand: Massolino
SKU: WRW1815AE

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Rated 97/100 by Wine Advocate (top 8% of their reviews).

Strong Vintage

WNLQ9 vintage signal, averaged from Wine Enthusiast Wine Vintage Chart 2026 Edition's 2 closely-agreeing Piedmont 2017 ratings (Piedmont Barbaresco; Piedmont Barolo).

A vintage grade rates the growing season in this wine’s region — not this specific bottle. Source.

From our sommelier team

Researched by our team from producer and independent sources — not supplied by the seller.

A 100% Nebbiolo Barolo Riserva from the celebrated Vigna Rionda cru in Serralunga d'Alba, grown on marly limestone soils of the Lequio Formation. Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for an extended period (reported up to around 42 months) plus further bottle

age before release, it shows bright garnet color, layered aromas of plum, raspberry and spice evolving toward tobacco and brushwood, dense tannin, and very long aging potential.

Why it tastes this way

Vigna Rionda is regarded as one of the most prestigious single crus in all of Barolo, and Massolino's holding there — among the family's oldest and most storied vineyard acquisitions — has drawn some of the winery's highest critic scores, including a 99-point rating from Falstaff for the 2016 vintage.

Producer history

The Massolino winery was founded in Serralunga d'Alba in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino. His son Giuseppe expanded the estate, built its first proper cellar, and in 1934 helped found the Consortium for the Defence of Barolo and Barbaresco; he acquired the family's first parcel in Vigna Rionda in 1956.

Giuseppe's children Giovanni, Renato and Camilla -- the third generation -- drove further expansion between the 1960s and 1980s, adding the prestigious Margheria and Parafada crus and enlarging the Vigna Rionda holding (further parcels came in 1986 and 1990), cementing the family's position among Serralunga's leading producers.

Fourth-generation cousins Franco and Roberto Massolino later took over leadership of the estate from the 1990s onward, subsequently adding the Parussi cru in Castiglione Falletto and further Monforte/Alba holdings.

Signature pairings

Braised short rib with truffle
The wine's dense tannin and earthy, brushwood notes pair naturally with slow-braised beef and the mineral depth of truffle.
Aged Castelmagno cheese
A classic Piedmontese pairing where the wine's tannic structure and acidity balance the sharp, crumbly intensity of this local blue-veined cheese.
Duck breast with cherry reduction
The wine's ripe dark fruit and spice echo a cherry-based sauce while its firm tannin cuts through the richness of duck fat.

About this bottle

Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.

A Barolo of immense structure and precision—deep, powerful, and very complex with long aging potential.

Vigna Rionda is one of the most revered vineyard sites in Barolo, located in Serralunga d’Alba, a subregion synonymous with structure, longevity, and depth. Massolino is widely recognized as one of the benchmark producers of this cru, consistently delivering wines that define the essence of traditional Barolo.

The Riserva designation signifies extended aging and selection of the finest parcels, resulting in a wine of greater concentration, complexity, and aging capacity. Produced only in select vintages, this wine reflects both the discipline of the estate and the character of the vineyard.

The terroir—rich in limestone and clay—combined with Serralunga’s cooler climate, produces Nebbiolo with firm tannins, high acidity, and profound aromatic complexity. Over time, the wine evolves into a deeply layered and expressive masterpiece.