Massolino Barolo Margheria 2017

96 points Wine Enthusiast

 Wild berry, cedar, scorched earth and camphor form the nose along with spicy accents. Tightly wound and firmly structured, the savory palate also shows finesse, offering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and tobacco framed in firm, refined tannins. (KO)  (8/2021)

95 points Decanter

 Barolo from Serralunga d’Alba is usually austere and made for the long haul, but the 2017 Margheria by Massolino comes across as especially approachable and balanced, bursting with charming aromas of leather, anise, cherry compote, pot-pourri, and sweet spice. Ample and inviting, its velvety tannins frame a core of ripe red fruit. Hints of tobacco and damp earth outline the long and multifaceted finish. Ageing occurs in traditional big botti. (RM)  (10/2022)

95 points Vinous

 The 2017 Barolo Margheria is a compelling, multi-faceted Barolo loaded with personality. Sage, mint, lavender, spice, iron and red/purplish berry fruit grace this firm, classically built Barolo. This translucent, taut Barolo has so much to offer, but it also needs time to soften. Readers will find a terrific example of Margheria. (AG)  (2/2021)

95 points Wine Spectator

 Taut and linear, this Barolo walks the line between red berry fruits and savory, herbal elements. Underlining it all is a backbone of iron and dense, fine-grained tannins. Put it all together and you have a nascent red with terrific potential. (BS)  (4/2022)

93 points Jeb Dunnuck

 From an average of 35-year-old vines in Serralunga d’Alba, the 2017 Barolo Margheria is fragrant with anise, roses, and dried cranberry. The structure is forward, with angular tannins and tangy fruit, inclusing red plum skin, dried orange peel, and turned earth. A bit tightly wound in its youthful state, both aromatically and structurally… (AF) 93+  (5/2021)

93 points Wine Advocate

 More subdued aromatically speaking, the Massolino 2017 Barolo Margheria is timid on first nose and takes longer to open. I coaxed the wine in my glass for a while before getting a fuller picture of red and purple fruits, grilled herb, limestone and a spicy hint of white peppercorn. I remember the cooler 2016 vintage as beautifully exuberant and expressive overall, whereas this 2017 edition has a quieter personality. (ML)  (6/2021)

17/20 points  Jancis Robinson

 Serralunga d’Alba. Youthful mid ruby. Sweetly concentrated cherry fruit that is still a little subdued and with a hint of old leather. Great purity of cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruit on the palate. Lift and juiciness followed by a firm layer of sandy tannins. Quite a pretty wine with lots of freshness, which can be approached now. 17/20 points (WS)  (11/2020)