About this wine
Massara is a 1.22-hectare single vineyard in Verduno, the northernmost commune of the Barolo zone, purchased by the estate in 1910. Castello di Verduno was the first winery to put the Massara MGA name on a Barolo label, with documented vintages dating back to 1974. Planted with Nebbiolo on calcareous clay soil at 265 meters elevation with an east-southeast exposure, it produces a Barolo of notable purity, combining ripe fruit with the site's characteristic freshness.
A single-vineyard Barolo with real historical pedigree — a great next step for those ready to explore cru-level Nebbiolo.
Sommelier's Note
"Massara doesn't get the same fame as Monvigliero, but that's exactly what makes it worth seeking out — the same estate rigor and Verduno purity, at a comparatively better value."
Food Pairings
Its purity and freshness make it a Barolo that works beautifully with roasted duck, mushroom dishes, and aged pecorino, without needing the heaviest braises.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, dinners centered on roasted game or mushrooms, collecting
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- Reference estimate converted from US retail (~$74-97): approx. ¥16,000-20,000 (actual Japan retail pricing may differ; not confirmed as currently imported to Japan)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the estate's 1.22-hectare Massara vineyard (planted on calcareous clay soil, 265m elevation, east-southeast exposure). Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in large Slavonian and Austrian oak botti for approximately 24 months, unfined and unfiltered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the Massara vineyard historically significant?
- The estate purchased it in 1910, and Castello di Verduno was the first winery to use the Massara MGA name on a Barolo label, with documented bottlings dating back to 1974.
- Where is Massara located?
- In Verduno, the northernmost commune of the Barolo zone, on calcareous clay soil at 265 meters elevation with an east-southeast exposure.
- How does Massara compare to Monvigliero?
- Both are single-vineyard Verduno Barolos from the estate, but Massara tends to show slightly more immediate fruit purity, while Monvigliero is considered the more structured and internationally celebrated of the two.
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