Barolo Parafada DOCG 2022

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

05493222 · 0,75 l · 104,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
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In the 1970s, Giovanni Massolino bought the Parafada – a bold move he dared to make at a time when the economic situation was anything but rosy. But Giovanni was the sort of person who prioritised vision over caution. The vineyard, whose name comes from the hamlet of the same name, lies at an altitude of 320 metres in that famous amphitheatre between Lazzarito and Gabutti, perfectly south-facing. A ridge-top site that offers natural protection from wind and storms – as if nature itself had realised that something special was meant to grow here.

Massolino owns just over a hectare. Sixty-year-old vines grow on compact, calcareous-marl soil that is so nutrient-poor that the vines are forced to put down deep roots – and that is precisely where the secret lies. Geological and morphological perfection that has developed over millennia. The grapes from here are exceptional: concentrated, intense, with that expressive power that has made Serralunga a legend. Since 1990, the Parafada has been vinified separately – traditionally macerated in oak vats, then aged for thirty months in large Slavonian oak barrels, and finally for a further year in the bottle.

A deep garnet red with vibrant highlights that shift with age. An intense, complex bouquet of red fruit, floral notes and spicy hints unfolds slowly. On the palate, it is powerful, dense and characterised by a certain austerity that reflects the complex soils of Serralunga, only reaching its full elegance after several years. A Barolo that demands patience and rewards with depth. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Barolo Parafada 2022 is a sensual, open wine. After a little time, aromas of sweet red cherries, cedar wood, pipe tobacco and mint unfold. The Parafada is characterised by its smooth texture and exceptional balance within the context of the vintage. Older vines lend it a remarkable richness that carries through to the expansive, lingering finish." Vinous

"The wine has a rich texture with a soft, almost creamy quality that complements the power and structure that characterise the Serralunga d'Alba. Aromas of Amarena cherry and blood orange lend the warm 2022 vintage a gently sweet profile, without ever verging on overripeness. On the palate, the wine gains momentum, where firm tannins and pronounced power provide focus and length." Wine Advocate

"An exuberant nose of cherries, crushed pomegranate and flowers, as well as aromatic wood, tea and hibiscus. The medium- to full-bodied palate is long, elegant and transparent, with integrated, polished, silky tannins and a delicate finish. Approachable, enveloping and very pleasant. Drink now or hold." James Suckling