The 2014 Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda, a powerful expression from Serralunga d’Alba, will present a complex bouquet of dried red fruits like cherry and raspberry, intertwined with classic Nebbiolo notes of dried roses, tar, and licorice. As it opens, expect tertiary aromas of forest floor, truffle, and savory spices. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with high acidity and firm, noble tannins, characteristic of this prestigious cru and the Serralunga terroir. Flavors echo the nose with pronounced red berry fruit, plum, and a mineral edge, leading to an exceptionally long, structured, and evolving finish.