A Classic Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba — One of Piedmont's Most Revered Communes

My Wine Man on Massolino

Massolino is one of the most respected names in Barolo, with over a century of winemaking history rooted in Serralunga d'Alba — arguably the most powerful and structured of Barolo's eleven communes. Founded in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino, the estate has been family-run across five generations, consistently producing benchmark Barolo that is deeply traditional in character: long maceration, large Slavonian oak aging, and a resolute commitment to letting the terroir of Serralunga speak for itself. The Serralunga subzone is renowned for its compact Helvetian soils, which produce wines of extraordinary structure, mineral precision, and exceptional aging potential. This is old-school Barolo at its finest — uncompromising, complex, and built to last.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet with the telltale orange tints of mature Nebbiolo. The nose is classically Serralunga — dried roses, tar, iron-rich minerality, tobacco, and dark cherry, with a brooding earthy depth that reveals itself slowly in the glass. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured with the firm, grippy tannins that define Serralunga Barolo, framing flavours of dark plum, dried herbs, leather, and a long, austere mineral finish. A decade in bottle has softened the edges beautifully — this is a wine of real gravitas.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied, structured, and classically Serralunga in style. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest in Barolo's modern history — warm, balanced, and producing wines of extraordinary concentration and longevity. Drinking beautifully now through 2036+, with plenty of development ahead for those with patience. Decant for a minimum of 90 minutes, ideally 2–3 hours, to allow the wine to fully open up.

Food Pairing

The power and structure of the 2016 Massolino Barolo demands bold, richly flavoured food. The Serralunga tannins and deep minerality make it an extraordinary partner for Sher Wagyu Ribeye M5 from My Meat Man — the wine's tar, iron, and dark fruit notes cut through the extraordinary marbling of this M5 beef with breathtaking elegance, while the Barolo's firm tannins are tamed beautifully by the richness of the Wagyu fat. Whether pan-seared in a cast iron or rested and sliced thick, this is one of the great wine and food pairings.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$199, the 2016 Massolino Barolo DOCG represents outstanding value from one of the greatest Barolo vintages in recent memory. Serralunga Barolo of this pedigree and vintage quality from a five-generation estate regularly commands HK$350–500+ elsewhere. This is a serious collector's wine at an accessible price.

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