Massolino’s 2001 Barolo Margheria is an infant. Today it comes across as rich, round and endowed with considerable depth. Hints of licorice, tar, mint and spices add complexity to an expressive core of dark red fruit. The Margheria remains quite young. Readers who enjoy a full tertiary experience will need to cellar the Margheria for at least a few more years. This is a hugely impressive Barolo from the Massolino brothers. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2026. Massolino is one the most consistent producers in Piedmont. Year after year brothers Roberto and Franco Massolino present a lineup that is exceptional, from the humblest wine all the way up to their Riserva. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799

Lots of coffee and blackberry character here with a full-bodied palate and round, chewy tannins. Plenty of character to this outstanding young red. Best after 2007. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add