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Massolino, Barolo Parussi 2015
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
This wine was not made in 2014, when this vineyard site in Castiglione Falletto was hit by not one but two violent hailstorms. Thankfully, the 2015 Barolo Parussi comes from a trouble-free growing season and has resulted in one of the best expressions of the cru made by Massolino thus far, with the first vintage produced in 2007. This site sees a unique soil profile, with sand that is much richer in organic materials compared to the estate's historic vineyard sites. The terrain enjoys two exposures because the vines are planted over the crest of a hill. Harvest comes later here, as well, because the growing cycle is slower and Parussi is one of the last parcels to show beautiful leaf color in the autumn. Thanks to all those extra variables, the winemaking team has a little more to play with in order to achieve complexity and integration. In our progression from least to most powerful single-vineyard wines tasted, this was the third wine in the lineup. Indeed, this wine offers more "grasso" or body weight and volume. Dark mineral tones make for an elegant finish. However, the tannins are very young and need more time to soften. This is your proverbial cellar wine.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Dark-berry, spice and dried-flower aromas that follow through to a full body, tight and integrated tannins and a long and vivid finish. Very compact and polished. One of the best Parussi I have tasted from here.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Barolo Parussi is the most powerful and immediate of the Massolino 2015 Barolos. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, menthol, spice, tar and licorice fill out the wine's ample frame effortlessly. In this range, the Parussi is also the Barolo that most clearly shows the natural richness of the year, and it does so to great effect. Plush, sensual and inviting, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring, although time in bottle will only help.
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.
