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Massolino Barolo Parafada 2020 (1500ml)

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Massolino Barolo Parafada 2020 (1500ml)
Producer Massolino
Region, Country Barolo, Italy
Bottle Size 1.5L
Case Size 6
Product Code 23730-1500

Natural cork. Planted in 1957, Parafada was the Massolino family’s first prime parcel in Serralunga. It is still home to their oldest vines. Legend has it that Giovanni Massolino planted these vines when he was just 17 years old! Today, these 66-year-old vines 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, to be precise) typically result in the densest, most powerful wine of Massolino’s three Serralunga Crus. As with all 2020 Crus, this fermented and aged in large oak fermenters and spent around three weeks on skins. This is a very fine, seductive release with waves of ripe, fleshy blackcurrant, liquorice, and even leather-scented fruit. It has excellent freshness, tightly knitted tannins and driven length.

Massolino Barolo Parafada 2020 (1500ml)

Reviews

“Notes of dried raspberries, cherries, dried orange peel and ground spices. Some tar. Medium-bodied, structured and firm, with polished tannins. I like the energy and length here. Round and refined with a bright finish. So well done. Drink after 2027.”
96 points, James Suckling, jamesuckling.com
“The 2020 Barolo Parafada is a delicate, focused wine. Bright red fruit, mint white pepper and crushed herbs are all nicely delineated. This mid-weight, nervy Barolo is all class and very approachable now, but it needs time to be at its finest.”
93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Parafada is a small MGA in a basin with full south, east and west exposures. Massolino's interpretation is surgical: super-zesty with earthy strawberry, liquorice, fresh violet and a Pinot-like elegance. The palate shows a richness with juicy, brilliant acidity, silky tannins and an amazing finish with blood orange vibrancy. Graceful, with good strength for ageing.”
96 points, Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter

Reviews

“Notes of dried raspberries, cherries, dried orange peel and ground spices. Some tar. Medium-bodied, structured and firm, with polished tannins. I like the energy and length here. Round and refined with a bright finish. So well done. Drink after 2027.”
96 points, James Suckling, jamesuckling.com
“The 2020 Barolo Parafada is a delicate, focused wine. Bright red fruit, mint white pepper and crushed herbs are all nicely delineated. This mid-weight, nervy Barolo is all class and very approachable now, but it needs time to be at its finest.”
93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Parafada is a small MGA in a basin with full south, east and west exposures. Massolino's interpretation is surgical: super-zesty with earthy strawberry, liquorice, fresh violet and a Pinot-like elegance. The palate shows a richness with juicy, brilliant acidity, silky tannins and an amazing finish with blood orange vibrancy. Graceful, with good strength for ageing.”
96 points, Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter

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