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Tasting Notes


Garnet red with brick-orange hues at the rim.

On the nose: Intense aromas of dark cherry, cranberry, dried rose petals, sweet herbs, wild thyme, licorice, star anise, and black pepper, with subtle forest-floor and leather notes.

On the palate: Full-bodied and balanced, with raspberry, dried strawberry, dark cherry, and gentle earthy undertones. Bright acidity and fine-grained tannins bring freshness and structure. The long, savory finish carries spice, mineral notes, and sweet licorice.

Serving: Serve at 64โ€“68ยฐF (18โ€“20ยฐC). Decant for 1โ€“2 hours before serving.

Food pairing: Pair with braised beef, truffle risotto, or aged cheeses.

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Cantina Massara Verduno Barolo 2020

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Theย 2020 Cantina Massara Verduno Barolo DOCGย is a perfumed, elegant Nebbiolo from Verduno, the northernmost village of the Barolo zone, where hillside vineyards overlook the Tanaro River. Dark cherry, dried rose petals, licorice and wild thyme meet bright acidity and fine-grained tannins, giving a Barolo that is graceful as well as powerful.

Cantina Massara is a family estate led by fifth-generation winemaker Gian Carlo Burlotto, with his son Gianluca and daughter Claudia. Their Barolo blends Nebbiolo from three Verduno sites, Massara, Castagni and Neirane, each adding its own touch of softness, structure or grip. Much of the vineyard work is done by hand, and the wine ages in an underground cellar where the natural climate helps it settle and develop.

Why buy it:ย this is a Barolo for people who want grace as much as power. It is perfumed and fresh, with tannins that are firm but finely grained, so it is approachable now without losing the depth and length that make Nebbiolo special. It is also a very fair price for a family-estate Barolo, which makes it a good way to discover Verduno, a village known for the finesse of its Barolos, without paying for a famous label.

When to open it:ย a long Sunday lunch, an anniversary dinner, or an evening of slow-cooked food with friends. Pair it with braised beef, truffle risotto or aged cheeses. Decant for 1-2 hours and serve at 64-68ยฐF (18-20ยฐC). It is ready to enjoy now and will keep developing through 2038, so it also suits a bottle to open this year and one to hold.

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  • Producer

    Cantina Massara (Burlotto Gian Carlo), Verduno, Piedmont, Italy

  • Varietal

    100% Nebbiolo

  • Region

    Barolo DOCG, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

  • Alcohol

    14.5% ABV

  • Net volume

    750 ml

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Cellar until

    Drink now through 2038

  • Closure type

    Natural Cork

Tasting Notes


Garnet red with brick-orange hues at the rim.

On the nose: Intense aromas of dark cherry, cranberry, dried rose petals, sweet herbs, wild thyme, licorice, star anise, and black pepper, with subtle forest-floor and leather notes.

On the palate: Full-bodied and balanced, with raspberry, dried strawberry, dark cherry, and gentle earthy undertones. Bright acidity and fine-grained tannins bring freshness and structure. The long, savory finish carries spice, mineral notes, and sweet licorice.

Serving: Serve at 64โ€“68ยฐF (18โ€“20ยฐC). Decant for 1โ€“2 hours before serving.

Food pairing: Pair with braised beef, truffle risotto, or aged cheeses.

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