{"product_id":"massolino-barolo-parafada-2021","title":"Massolino Barolo Parafada 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner, Robert Parker, June 2025 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Massolino 2021 Barolo Parafada is also from Serralunga d'Alba, although this MGA site reveals a different profile based on flowers and dried herbs. The wine has a botanical feel with crushed oregano that frames cassis, wild cherry and plum. There is a ferrous note of rusty nail that is characteristic of this site and adds another level of complexity. This wine is structured, taut and shows incredible tension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2025 - 93P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Barolo Parafada is a gorgeous, super-expressive Serralunga Barolo with beautiful mid-palate depth and fine balance. Translucent, sculpted red-toned fruit, orange peel and chalk take shape in the glass. This opens beautifully through the finish, showing notable textural presence and tons of character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMassolino is among the estates I place at the top of Piedmont's hierarchy because of the consistency of the wines across their entire range. The entry-level offerings are an absolute delight. I was pleasantly surprised with the 2022 Barbarescos, given the extreme heat and drought of the growing season. The 2021 Barolos are illustrative of the lighter style that has become the norm here. Today, the Barolos are all vinified in wood and see more whole-berry fermentations, with lighter extractions and far fewer pumpovers and punchdowns than in the past. Aging was done entirely in cask. Massolino's straight Barolo, often one of the best wines in its peer group, is terrific. The wines climb from there.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassolino notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo DOCG Parafada is perfect for long ageing, capable of astonishing us with its surprising evolution. Elegant, refined, austere. Vinified in tanks, aged in large barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Nebbiolo grapes grown in our vineyard in the A.G.M. “Parafada” in Serralunga d’Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e320 m above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal surface area:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.2 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emixed consistency, highly calcareous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage age of vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etraditional Barolo with long fermentation and maceration in oak fermenters (“tini”) at temperatures around 30°C; the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 30 months before being left to mature in bottle for about a year in special dark, cool cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe age of the vineyard, the splendid exposure due south and the ridge protected from the wind give us grapes of absolute excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeep garnet red with bright hues which naturally evolve with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintense, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erobust, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massolino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52875885936906,"sku":"CEW639","price":525.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Parafada.png?v=1728309517","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/massolino-barolo-parafada-2021","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}