Barolo, 2017 Red Wine
Massolino - Parafada, Piedmont ***92 Points- Wine Advocate***
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 14%
Price:
$129.89 USD
Description
Massolino- Barolo DOCG Parafada.
This perfectly embodies the spirit of Serralunga. Its grapes come from our oldest vineyard, planted with vines that are about sixty years old.
Appearance: deep garnet red with bright hues which naturally evolve with age.
Bouquet: intense, very complex, offering a wide range of notes; with remarkable red fruit combined with floral and spicy hints. Especially after a few years of ageing, this Barolo shows all the elegance and charm that only Nebbiolo grapes can offer.
Flavour: robust, rich and austere. It perfectly reflects the great complexity of the soil in Serralunga d’Alba. The perfect Barolo for long ageing. It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. The elegant companion for important rice and pasta dishes, such as risotto cooked in Barolo, and rich and tasty main courses, such as roast meats. After a few years of ageing, this Barolo expresses its considerable potential just as well when sipped as a wine for thought and served with hard and medium-hard cheeses.
Condition
Good conditions
Reviews
"The Massolino 2017 Barolo Parafada draws its fruit from Serralunga d'Alba (where this winery is located) and is often the most muscular and brawny wine in this portfolio. That is not necessarily true in the 2017 vintage that sees extra richness and concentration across the board. Morello cherry and dried blackberry are followed by tarry spice, sweet hazelnut paste and a rusty mineral note of iron ore. For sure, this vintage draws out the sweeter and softer side of Parafada."(Monica Larmer) Wine Advocate.