2020 Monvigliero & 2020 Cantina Massara & 2021 Sottocastello di Novello, 2021 Giacomo Grimaldi - Barolo - 4 Bottles (0.75L)

Here is the complete profile analysis of the aromatic profile, aging potential, and market prices for the two Massara Cantina cuvées from the 2020 vintage.

Aromatic profile and aging potential

Cuvée Aromatic Profile Aging Potential & Consumption:

Barolo 2020
A classic, elegant nose dominated by dried rose petal, tart red cherry, and cranberries. As it unfolds in the glass, earthy notes of underbrush, leather, licorice, and orange zest emerge. On the palate, the acidity is vibrant and the tannins are firm but well polished. 10 to 15 years. If it has the freshness required to approach after decanting, its fine, tight tannins bode a very good cellaring potential. It will reach its ideal plateau between 2028 and 2035.

Barolo Monvigliero 2020:
More complex and ethereal, faithful to this great terroir. The nose opens to intense notes of rose, iris, and violet, blended with alcohol-soaked cherry and soft spices (black pepper, licorice). The palate is voluptuous, velvety, with the characteristic saline and spicy imprint of Monvigliero. 15 to 20 years and more. This great wine demands extended aging. It is recommended to let it rest longer so that its structure harmonizes fully. Ideal tasting window: 2030 to 2045.

Average observed prices
Cantina Massara’s prices remain particularly attractive and competitive for Barolos from this area (Verduno):
• Barolo (Massara Verduno) 2020: about €35 to €45 per bottle depending on distributors.
• Barolo Monvigliero 2020: prices around €70 to €85. It offers excellent value for the Monvigliero terroir; neighboring estates with more speculative pricing often sell the same terroir for several hundred euros.

Here are the notes and reviews available for the 2021 vintage (an exceptional and classic year for the region) from Domaine Giacomo Grimaldi on these two Barolo cuvées:

1. Giacomo Grimaldi – Barolo DOCG 2021
This is the classic (or “traditional”) cuvée of the domain, produced from the blending of grapes from two parcels: Terlo (Barolo municipality) and Ravera (Novello municipality).
• James Suckling: 93/100 or 94/100 (generally assessed as “excellent, drink after 2027”)
• Comment: Notes of black cherries, tar, licorice, and a hint of cigar box. A full-bodied and concentrated wine with powdery, very persistent tannins and a beautiful finish of black fruits. At once imposing, polished, and harmonious.
• CellarTracker (Community average): ~91/100
• Comment: A vibrant wine with aromas of strawberry, cherry, and undergrowth, endowed with a strong tannic structure and a nice freshness. Classical profile that will ideally require waiting at least until 2029.
• Vivino: 4.0 / 5 (based on over 2,800 reviews)

2. Giacomo Grimaldi – Barolo "Sotto Castello di Novello" 2021
This cuvée is a Cru (MGA) coming exclusively from the magnificent historic Novello plot.

• James Suckling: 92/100
• Comment: A aromatic profile marked by a lot of licorice, dried flowers, with distant hints of violet and prune. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, supported by juicy black fruit and a firm, gripping tannic structure that stretches through the finish. Ideal to enjoy from 2028.

• Overall average reviews (Wine-Searcher): 92/100

• Vivino: 4.0 / 5 (for the 2021 vintage)
• French users’ comment: A refined and perfumed Barolo, with aromas of Morello cherry, raspberry, floral notes, and lightly spicy. Fresh on the palate with a nice red-fruit finish.

- Parker Points:
- Fill Level (Cork Full)
- Label Condition (Excellent)
- Capsule Condition (Excellent)
- 750 ml
- Bottled at the Estate
- Ready to drink or to age
- Shipping mode: the Post (Colissimo, etc…)