2011 Barolo, Vigna Rionda, Riserva, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy Size:75cl particularly important when drinking Champagnes

particularly important when drinking Champagnes with age or with powerful aromas

grilled herb and pressed blue flowers

But the palate is extremely well balanced

and shows the telltale nose of Palo Cortado with its lactic touch and an off-dry nose of apricots

citrus and soft wood

2011 Barolo, Vigna Rionda, Riserva, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy Size:75cl particularly important when drinking ChampagnesMassolino's 2011 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a more than worthy follow up to the stellar 2010. Silky, perfumed and incredibly inviting, the 2011 will also give up its considerable charms much earlier. Sweet red cherry, rose petal, spice, hard candy, and mint give the 2011 its inner sweetness. Above all else, the 2011 captures a compelling middle ground that balances the warmth of the year with a classic sense of structure. The 2011 is a racy,