2019 Massolino Barolo Parussi

Antonio Galloni's Vinous

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Another powerful and impressive Barolo from Massolino. The Parussi Cru vineyard's broad nose of dark fruit, earth and rosewood is beautifully complete and compelling. The ripe tannins and acid may need a little time to integrate, but you can savour this exceptional wine ahead of schedule with a good decant. Still, you'll probably enjoy this experience much more in the knowledge you have some bottles aging as well. Seriously good.

$150.00 in mixed 6+ or $170.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Nebbiolo

Its Origins

Massolino are among the foremost Barolo producers, with deep history in Serralunga d'Alba. Giovanni Massolino founded the estate in 1896 and was also the first to bring electricity to his village. Son Guiseppe and daughter Angela were likewise ahead of their time, in 1934 extending holdings in what are now regarded as some of Barolo's best crus - Margheria, Parafada and Vigna Rionda. Whilst channelling their tradition, Massolino also utilise the heavier clay soils of Serralunga to bring a satisfying breadth, density and structure to their Barolos - which, balanced against their extreme refinement and expressive clarity - make them almost incomparable for the price.

What The Critics Say

97/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni

""Massolino presented a glorious set of new releases, one of the finest ranges I can recall tasting in more than twenty years of visiting the estate. After a challenging 2018, Massolino bounces back with a set of 2019 Barolos, wines that impress with their purity and profound expressions of site. The Massolino wines are notable for a style that blends old-school classicism with contemporary polish. The 2019 Barolo Parussi is Massolino's sole Barolo from Castiglione Falletto. A wine of total grace and refinement, the 2019 is pure seduction. Freshly cut flowers, mint, sweet red berry fruit, orange peel and rose petal soar out of the glass. Readers will find an elegant, sublime Barolo that hits all the right notes. Don't miss it"

95/100 Parkers Wine Advocate, Monica Larner

"The Massolino 2019 Barolo Parussi (with 9,000 bottles made) has dark fruit and savory spice that make for a very firm and compact wine. This is an upfront and quite muscular expression with fruit from one of the northernmost sites in Castiglione Falletto. There is some firmness to the tannins that will require more aging time. This wine is set to hit the market in the fall of 2023. Drink 2025-2045"

93/100 Decanter, Aldo Fiordelli

"Fully focused on restrained root aromas such as rhubarb and liquorice, wrapped up in sweet violet, rose. red currants and pomegranate, this 2019 is quite austere, with good concentration of blood orange on the finish, yet thick, dusty and austere tannins. It will evolve with its sternness. The wine ages for 30 months in large Slavonian oak. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2045"

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Nebbiolo
Region	Piedmont
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Maturity	2021 - 2041

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

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