Merk: Massolino

Gradatie : 14.0%

FEATURES

Name
Barolo DOCG
Vines

Nebbiolo 100%

Region
Piedmont (Italy)

Gradation
14.0%

Format
75 cl. Bottle

Vineyards
40-year-old vines located on calcareous clayey and sandy soil of the Castiglione Falletto cru at 300 m a.s.l., south-east / south-west exposure. Yield per hectare of 45 quintals

Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation and 15-20 days maceration in steel

Refinement
30 months in oak barrels, at least 12 months in the bottle

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Red shrimp
2016
3/3
Robert Parker
2015
95/100
James Suckling
2015
95/100
Wine Spectator
2015
94/100
Veronelli
2016
93/100
Vitae AIS
2015
Bibenda
2015

TO ENJOY IT AT THE BEST
Service temp
18 ° -20 ° C

When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we advise you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 1 or 2 hours before serving

Glass
Ballon
Ballon
Ideal for great robust, full-bodied and intense red wines, which need intense oxygenation to reveal all their deep and complex aromas and enhance their evolution in the glass

When to drink

Wait up
Wine of great longevity, already remarkable if drunk now, but we suggest you leave it to rest in the cellar to better appreciate the great qualities that will mature over time

You can cellar it for over 10 years

DESCRIPTION OF THE BAROLO PARUSSI DI MASSOLINO
Massolino's Barolo "Parussi" is a red, intense, deep and austere, which well reflects the character of the Parussi Additional Geographical Mention, one of the most northerly in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto. It is a Barolo with a classic and traditional face, the result of the selection of the best grapes of the cru and a long aging in oak barrels. Essential and elegant, it expresses aromas of small red berries, accompanied by refined evolutionary notes, which embellish the rich aromatic palette. Decisive and persistent, it stretches on the palate with a nice progression of taste. A splendid label, which highlights the best qualities of the Castiglione Falletto terroir.

The "Parussi" Barolo wine comes from a historic company in the Langhe. The Massolino winery began its activity towards the end of the nineteenth century in Serralunga d'Alba and today owns about 25 hectares distributed in various areas of the Barolo appellation, with some precious parcels in the Additional Geographical Mentions of: Margheria, Parafada, Vigna Rionda and Parussi . The company philosophy has always remained faithful to tradition, trying to best interpret the territory to grasp all its nuances. The labels dedicated to the individual crus, which are placed side by side in classic Barolo assembly, enhance the typicality of each individual area, enhancing its particularity and uniqueness.

Massolino's Rosso Barolo "Parussi" is a Barolo of great texture. It comes from Nebbiolo grapes of excellent quality, grown in the vineyards of the Parussi Cru at about 300 meters above sea level, on calcareous-clayey soils with the presence of sands. Fermentation takes place in steel containers with a maceration on the skins for 2 or 3 weeks. The wine ages for at least 30 months in French oak barrels and ends with 12 months in the bottle. It has a garnet red color. The olfactory profile is elegant, with aromas of aromatic herbs, licorice root, small red berries and delicate spices. On the palate it has a good structure, with a dense tannic texture, a long and deep sip, which closes with pleasantly refreshing notes.

Intense garnet red color
Scent Ethereal, intense, notes of spices, red rose, licorice, medicinal herbs, tobacco and leather
Taste Austere, generous, decisive, fresh, with dense and persistent tannins