- Last updated on April 20, 2023
Welcome! This is our Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo review.
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo is a red wine produced by the Massolino winery in Piedmont, Italy.
Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Langhe area, this wine is aged for 15 months in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo Review
- Brand: Massolino
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 10+ Years
- Price Range: ~$36
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo review: What's its color?
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo has a garnet red color. When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo taste like?
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged for roughly 15 months in large Slavonian oak casks.
On the nose, it is intense and elegant, with aromas of red fruit, such as cherry and raspberry, along with floral notes of violet and rose.
There are also hints of spice, such as black pepper and cloves, as well as subtle notes of leather and tobacco.
Is Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo review: Which food pairs well with it?
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo review: What's its alcohol content?
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo wine’s alcohol content is 14%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Massolino?
Here is an extract from the Massolino website:
“Proud producers of Barolo, Barbaresco and the typical wines of the Langhe, we were lucky enough to be born in Serralunga d’Alba, an area of absolute excellence in the geography of great Italian wines.“
Conclusion
Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo is a testament to the skill of the winemakers at Massolino, who have expertly crafted a wine that truly embodies the character of the Langhe area’s Nebbiolo grapes.
Its intense and elegant aromas, smooth and balanced palate, and long finish make it an ideal wine to pair with a variety of dishes.
While it can be enjoyed now, it also has the potential to age and develop further complexity over the years.
If you’re a fan of Nebbiolo wines, Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo is definitely worth trying.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
