Country: Italy  Region: Piemonte  Vintage: 2020 Category: Red Wine  Colour:  Red Producer: Massolino This wine just gets better and better. Early vintages of the Nebbiolo were sourced exclusively from Massolino's younger vines in Serralunga--a declassified Barolo if you like. Today there are two more parcels in play: Monforte's Cascina I Maschi vineyard lies at altitude right on the border of the Barolo area where the soils are rich in chalk (Massolino credits this cool site with the resultant vibrant perfume and ripe acidity); then there's a parcel in Alba on lighter, sandy clay soils, which brings power and fruit concentration. The blend is roughly one-third from each terroir, and there's little doubt the sum of these three sites has bought even more brightness and early drinking appeal to what was already an outstanding Langhe Nebbiolo. Like all Massolino Nebbiolo, it was aged in large Slavonian oak casks (although the Langhe only spends 15 months in wood, as compared to 24-plus months for the Barolo wines). Winemaker: Franco & Roberto Massolino, Giovanni Angeli   Tasting Notes: Classic aromatics of dried rose, herbs and sour cherry flow onto the palate shaped by marked acidity and freshness alongside body and drive. This is a great insight into just how good Nebbiolo can be. . Food Suggestion: A great match with red meats and with truffle. It is also excellent with fresh egg pasta and meat sauce, and with risotto, as well as medium-mature cow and goat cheeses. Closure: Natural Cork  ABV:14%  Acidity [g/l]: 5.62