Vines planted in 1960. Aged in second-passage barriques for one year, then in 10-year-old oak botti (40 hL, 20 hL, and 15 hL) for 15 months, aged 8-10 months in bottle before release.
"Broadly speaking, a rule of thumb in Piedmont is that a vintage that is good for wine producers isn’t great for truffle hunters, and vice versa. Vintage 2014—wet and temperate—was an excellent one for truffles in these hills, but happily, it also turned out to be an impressive year for Massimo Benevelli. Because it was a cool summer and Massimo’s parcels in Ravera face southeast instead of due south, there is a generous amount of acidity here that will play well on your table and in your cellar. Floral, with notes of cherries, leather, and orange zest, this Barolo is beautiful now and will be glorious in five to ten years." - Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant