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Massolino Parussi (Barolo)

Massolino

Barolo · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Barolo
Appellation
Barolo
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · risoto de funghi · polenta com ragu · queijos curados · caça

Rated vintages

  • 201396 pts

    Firmly structured and loaded with energy, this intense red opens with aromas of new leather, pipe tobacco, eucalyptus and a whiff of cake spice. The aromas carry over to the vibrant palate along with raspberry and cherry set against a firm backbone of assertive but refined tanni…

  • 201294 pts

    From vineyard holdings in Castiglione Falletto, this opens with alluring scents of new leather, ripe berry, blue flower, cake spice and a balsamic note. The full-bodied palate doles out black raspberry, fleshy black cherry, clove and tobacco. Firm, ripe tannins provide support a…

  • 201193 pts

    This classic Barolo opens with aromas of ripe dark berry, forest floor and a balsamic note. On the palate, clove, pepper and licorice back up a core of crushed black cherry and raspberry. It's young but already remarkably well balanced, with tightly knit, refined tannins and ner…

  • 200993 pts

    This Barolo shows ripe black cherry and plum aromas with spice undertones. The concentrated palate shows dark cherry, white pepper, mint and menthol. It has a delicious creamy texture and big, brooding tannins. While this will evolve nicely for the next few years, it's a tad shy…

  • 200791 pts

    Massolino delivers a beautifully compact and elegant Nebbiolo with soft layers of spice and red fruit enhanced by bright intensity, menthol layers, licorice and cherry cola. Thanks to the wine's structure and persistency, you could try a pairing with crispy roast pork.