Barolo Parafada DOCG 2021 · MAGNUM in OWC

Vigna Rionda di Massolino Flli | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Vigna Rionda S.S. | Piazza Cappellano 8 | IT 12050 Serralunga d'Alba

05493321 · 1,5 l · 126,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available

In the seventies, Giovanni Massolino bought Parafada – a coup that he dared to pull off at a time when the economic situation was anything but rosy. But Giovanni was the kind of person who favours vision over caution. The site, whose name comes from the hamlet of the same name, lies 320 metres above sea level in that famous amphitheatre between Lazzarito and Gabutti, perfectly exposed to the south. A ridge location that offers natural protection from wind and storms – as if nature itself had understood that something special should grow here.

Massolino owns just one hectare. Sixty-year-old vines stand on compact, calcareous-marl soil that is so poor in nutrients that the vines have to root deeply – and therein lies the secret. Geological and morphological perfection that has developed over thousands of years. The grapes from here are exceptional: concentrated, intense, with the expressive power that has made Serralunga a legend. The Parafada has been vinified separately since 1990 – traditionally macerated in oak vats, then matured for thirty months in large Slavonian barrels and finally a further year in the bottle.

The result is a Barolo of rare complexity: deep garnet red with bright reflections, a bouquet of astonishing breadth – red fruits meet floral notes, spicy accents mingle with ethereal nuances. Robust, rich and austere on the palate. A wine that reflects Serralunga's soil diversity with every fibre. Powerful, yes – but with the elegance that only old vines and patient craftsmanship can produce. A Barolo for decades, which impresses today and will only really begin to tell its story in twenty years' time. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Barolo Parafada is a beautiful, very expressive Serralunga Barolo with lovely mid-palate depth and balance. In the glass, translucent, sculpted fruit in shades of red, orange peel and chalk. It opens up beautifully on the finish, showing a remarkable textural presence and plenty of character." Vinous

"Massolino's 1.2 hectares in Parafada are home to the estate's oldest vines, which are now over 60 years old. The steep, south-facing slope lies on compact, calcareous marl. This is where finesse and vigour meet, with the former ultimately taking precedence. Patches of rust, rosemary and laurel add dimension to the picture of redcurrants and raspberries. Precisely chiselled tannins are seamlessly woven in. The racy acidity drives the minerals to the forefront, reaching an intense crescendo with an energetic, chalky finish." Decanter

"This wine is really perfumed, with violets, bark, attractive blue fruits and a hint of cedar. The palate is medium to full-bodied with juicy, pleasing fruit dominated by youthful, tart tannins that should dissipate with time." James Suckling

"The 2021 Barolo Parafada also comes from Serralunga d'Alba, although this MGA site has a different profile based on flowers and dried herbs. The wine has a botanical feel with crushed oregano framing cassis, wild cherry and plum. A ferrous note of rusty nails is characteristic of this site and adds another layer of complexity to the wine. This wine is structured, taut and shows incredible tension." Wine Advocate

"Rich and laced with strawberry, cherry, raspberry, licorice, tar, menthol and mineral flavors, this Barolo is juicy and bursting with energy. Solidly built yet remains harmonious, its dense tannins tempered by the ripe berry aftertaste. Shows fine complexity and freshness." Wine Spectator