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Planted in 1957, Parafada was the Massolino family’s first prime parcel in Serralunga. It is still home to their oldest vines which, at 66 years old, produce smaller berries with more concentrated fruit. Located between Gabutti and Lazzarito, Massolino’s 1.2-hectare parcel rises steeply from 300 to 340 metres above sea level and faces due south, catching the full face of the sun. The aspect, old vines and dense clay/marl/lime-infused soils—Formazione di Lequio—so rich in limestone and clay produces a denser and more powerful wine than Margheria. This is also the case in 2021; although the tannins are super fine, and the wine is so well balanced, translucent and sculpted. Even as such a young wine, it is already beautifully expressive. You feel the structural austerity and depth of fruit typically associated with this vineyard, but with such class and finesse. This was also fermented exclusively in large oak fermenters and aged exclusively in large casks. Perhaps the finest release we have tasted young from this site.