Barolo 'Parussi' Massolino 2022
Rare winesThe Barolo "Parussi" by Massolino is a wine that expresses the dense tannin typical of the Parussi cru in an austere and generous way. Aged for 30 months in barrel, it expresses hints of ripe fruit, medicinal herbs, spices, and ethereal sensations. Enveloping and full-bodied on the palate
The Barolo "Parussi" by Massolino is a red wine, intense, deep, and austere, which well reflects the character of the Geographical Mention Parussi, one of the northernmost areas of the municipality of Castiglione Falletto. It is a Barolo with a classic and traditional face, the result of selecting the best grapes from the cru and a long aging in oak barrels. Essential and elegant, it expresses aromas of small red berries, accompanied by refined evolving notes that enrich the rich aromatic palette. Decisive and persistent, it lingers on the palate with a beautiful gustatory progression. A splendid label that highlights the best qualities of the terroir of Castiglione Falletto.
The wine Barolo "Parussi" comes from a historic winery in the Langhe. The Massolino winery began its activity towards the end of the 19th century in Serralunga d'Alba and today owns about 25 hectares distributed in various areas of the Barolo denomination, with some prized parcels in the 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 capture all its nuances. The labels dedicated to the individual crus, which accompany the classic blended Barolo, enhance the typicity of each single area, highlighting its particularity and uniqueness.
The Rosso Barolo "Parussi" by Massolino is a Barolo of great substance. It is made from excellent quality Nebbiolo grapes, grown in the vineyards of the Cru Parussi at about 300 meters above sea level, on calcareous-clay soils with the presence of sand. Fermentation takes place in steel containers with a maceration on the skins of 2 to 3 weeks. The wine matures for at least 30 months in barrels of French oak and finishes aging with 12 months in the bottle. It presents itself with a garnet red color. The aromatic profile is elegant, with scents of aromatic herbs, licorice root, small red berry fruits, and delicate spices. On the palate, it has a good structure, with a dense tannic texture, a long and deep sip, which closes on pleasantly refreshing notes.