Description
Deep garnet red with bright hues which naturally evolve with age. The bouquet is intense, very complex, offeringa wide range of notes; with remarkable red fruit combined with floral and spicy hints. Especially after a few years of aging, this Barolo shows all the elegance and charm that only Nebbiolo grapes can offer. The flavor is robust, rich, and austere. It perfectly reflects the great complexity ofthe soil in Serralunga d’Alba. The perfect Barolo for long aging.An elegant companion for important rice and pasta dishes, such as risotto cooked in Barolo, and rich andtasty main courses, such as roasted meats. After a few years of aging, this Barolo expresses its considerable potential just as well when sipped as a wine for thoughtand served with hard and medium-hard cheeses.
Wine Enthusiast
- we95
Forest floor, grilled herb, iris and camphor aromas appear in the glass. Combining structure and finesse, the firm palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, baking spice and licorice alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2025-2032.
Kerin O’Keefe, September 1, 2021
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd94
The 2017 Barolo Parafada has pure aromas of dried red cherry, tar, cinnamon, and dried roses. There is lift on the palate with pomegranate, tobacco, and dried orange zest. The tannins are firm, though not a touch more linear than some of the other sites, with a bit more approachability now. Drink 2023-2042.
May 27, 2021
Vinous
- v93
The 2017 Barolo Parafada comes across as compact and closed in on itself. There is plenty of depth and density, but the Parafada is very tightly wound at this stage. It will be interesting to see what time in bottle brings. Today, the 2017 feels squashed and compact.
Antonio Galloni, February 2021
Wine Spectator
- ws93
Expressive, this Barolo evokes macerated plum, cherry, rose hip and chalky mineral flavors. Fresh and firm, with a long, energetic finish. Best from 2025 through 2040. 410 cases made.
Bruce Sanderson, February 24, 2022
Wine Advocate
- wa92
The Massolino 2017 Barolo Parafada draws its fruit from Serralunga d’Alba (where this winery is located) and is often the most muscular and brawny wine in this portfolio. That is not necessarily true in the 2017 vintage that sees extra richness and concentration across the board. Morello cherry and dried blackberry are followed by tarry spice, sweet hazelnut paste and a rusty mineral note of iron ore. For sure, this vintage draws out the sweeter and softer side of Parafada.
Monica Larner, June 17, 2021
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