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Massolino, Barolo Parafada 2016
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The Massolino 2016 Barolo Parafada is a rich and beautifully fleshed out wine that brings forth abundant aromas of dark fruit, Morello cherry, spice, tobacco, crushed stone and rust. This wine shows power and determination, and it definitely has the structure, freshness and inner fruit weight to go the long haul. Parafada is made with old-vine Nebbiolo (60 years old and more), and these results show stunning precision and care. The wine will age with confidence for 20 years or more. Congratulations to Massolino for this classic beauty. Some 5,200 bottles will be released in September 2020.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2016 Barolo Parafada is fabulous. In fact, the 2016 is one of the best - if not the best - Parafadas I have ever tasted at Massolino. The natural richness of this site marries with the translucence of the year to produce a weightless yet powerful, highly nuanced Barolo that hits all the right notes. Dark cherry, lavender, spice, mint, rose petal and licorice develop in the glass, but it is the interplay of richness and lightness that elevates the Parafada into the realm of the truly sublime. I have never tasted a Parafada like this here. What a wine!
About the Producer
Marsolin Winery has 4 vineyards, covering a total area of 23 hectares, including three vineyards: Vigna Rionda, Margheria and Parafada. Best quality. The vineyards are planted with Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Moscato and Chardonnay. An important reason for the delicate quality of Marsolin wines is the close relationship with the vineyard, which has deepened over time, from the vineyard to the cellar, from the fermentation tank to the bottling and packaging line. became a tight chain. The taste of grapes produced in different regions is also very different. There are traditional grapes, and there are grapes with sweeter taste and stronger floral aroma. The wines produced by Marsolin Winery mainly include Marsolin Ronda Garden Reserve Barolo red wine, Marsolim Barolo red wine and many other wines, among which the classic Barolo wine is carefully crafted by high-quality Nebbiolo. It is brewed and has a rich fruity aroma, which has been well received by consumers.
