The Serralunga d'Alba estate has been family-run since 1896, and in the years and generations that have followed, they've accumulated some top vineyard plots and gradually perfected their art. Since Nebbiolo is one of those varieties that can reflect site differences vividly, winemakers can not only blend multiple sites for a balanced, earlier-drinking wine, but also bottle single sites to showcase their distinctive qualities. Massolino's Barolos are full-bodied with a firm, finely etched tannic structure, lift of vibrant acidity, and a beguiling perfume that meshes Nebbiolo's brilliant cherry and floral aromas with dark spices (like licorice), tobacco, and an earthy streak, like 'crushed stone' and iron-ore. Their sleek house style comes from a moderate, gentle extraction from the skins, fermentation in oak, and aging in large, untoasted Slavonian barrels.
This one is for collectors of the greats. The Parussi vineyard stands apart from Massolino's Serralunga plots since it lies among opposing hills of Castiglione Falletto. It's a site known for its fuller-structured, suave, and darkly-toned Barolos, but Massolino's version also shows off the elegance and refinement that it can deliver, especially in a stellar vintage like 2021. Give it a few hours in the decanter, and enjoy this over the next 20 years (which makes it a great choice for a birthyear or anniversary bottle)!
"Once again, the 2021 Barolo Parussi is super-impressive. It's such a complete wine, one that marries elegance with understated texture and persistence… Expansive and layered, with captivating beauty…." - Eric Guido, Vinous Media
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "This wine is less immediately aromatic and needs extra time in the glass to develop and flesh out. At this young stage, it delivers tight wild berry and you also get a pretty signature of crushed limestone. That elegant mineral note ties in nicely with the silky tannins. The Parussi excels in a balanced vintage such as this."
This one is for collectors of the greats. The Parussi vineyard stands apart from Massolino's Serralunga plots since it lies among opposing hills of Castiglione Falletto. It's a site known for its fuller-structured, suave, and darkly-toned Barolos, but Massolino's version also shows off the elegance and refinement that it can deliver, especially in a stellar vintage like 2021. Give it a few hours in the decanter, and enjoy this over the next 20 years (which makes it a great choice for a birthyear or anniversary bottle)!
"Once again, the 2021 Barolo Parussi is super-impressive. It's such a complete wine, one that marries elegance with understated texture and persistence… Expansive and layered, with captivating beauty…." - Eric Guido, Vinous Media
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "This wine is less immediately aromatic and needs extra time in the glass to develop and flesh out. At this young stage, it delivers tight wild berry and you also get a pretty signature of crushed limestone. That elegant mineral note ties in nicely with the silky tannins. The Parussi excels in a balanced vintage such as this."
