Soft oak tones of sweet cinnamon and vanilla will soften the longer this bold wine ages. It shines bright with inner warmth, offering notes of ripe fruit, leather and tobacco. — (9/1/2012) —91

8 Massara is a gorgeous, seriously beautiful expression of Barolo with dark concentration that follows straight up to the wine’s rim. Opulent aromas are of forest fruit, cherry cola, licorice, mesquite shavings and root beer. The wine has all the qualities for a long aging future including acidity, tannins and pulpy fruit tones. ——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 93

Massara is textbook Barolo with elegant and ethereal layers of wild berry fruit, underbrush, hazelnut, cola, tar and licorice. The finish is characterized by bright acidity and fine, polished tannins. Pair this wine with any dish that includes wild mushrooms or truffles. ——M.L.(12/1/2010)—— 93