Massolino Parussi

Name: Massolino Parussi
Brand: Massolino
SKU: ec9610265c0b01425a3af0820635d87a
Price: 348.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93 (97 reviews)

Barolo DOCG, Italy

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- $ 104 / 750ml

4 from 37 User Ratings
93 / 100 97 Critic Reviews
Style Red - Savory and Classic
Grape Variety Nebbiolo
Food Pairing Lamb

- Grapes sourced from different subzones in Serralunga d' Alba.
  
  Critic tasting note: (2021 vintage) "Luminous and expressive, with tar, dried rose petals and crushed cranberries. The palate is medium-bodied with delicate, delineated fruit. It’s juicy and incisive, with precise, polished tannins and a delicate finish. Very detailed and nuanced, it’s on the ethereal end of the spectrum. Drink or hold." - James Suckling
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Winery

Massolino

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Region or Appellation

Barolo

Piedmont [Piemonte] / Italy

Grape Variety / Blend

Nebbiolo

100% Nebbiolo

Style

Red Wine

Red - Savory and Classic

Food Pairing

Lamb

Lamb is a natural partner for many red wines, although there are...

- Many critics score this Barolo wine highly: The Wine Advocate gave the 2021 vintage a score of 98.
- Numerous awards have been won by this wine: the International Wine Challenge awarded the 2015 Gold and the Mundus Vini awarded the 2012 vintage Gold.
- - This is priced higher than average for Barolo wine. The price has been stable over the past year.

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About the Product

Producer Notes: First year of production: 2007

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 14 - 15%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: Slavonian
Ownership: Franco and Roberto
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in our vineyard in the A.G.M. “Parussi” in Castiglione Falletto. Altitude: 290 m above sea level. Total surface area: 1.65 hectares. Soil composition: mixed consistency. Average age of vines: 40 years.

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Winemaking: traditional Barolo with long fermentation and maceration in oak fermenters (“tini”) at temperatures around 30°C.
Ageing: the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 30 months before being left to mature in bottle for about a year in special dark, cool cellars.

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Producer Tasting Notes: Appearance: deep garnet red. Bouquet: ethereal and enveloping with intense and persistent notes of sweet spices, sandalwood, tobacco and leather. Flavour: great structure. Remarkable tannin which softens with time and make it a perfect wine also for ageing. Its very long finish is typical of Barolos from Castiglione Falletto. It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. Parussi is the first Barolo made from grapes grown outside Serralunga d’Alba, in another fantastic area: Castiglione Falletto. The traditional vinification and ageing processes, which are the same as those used for its “Barolo brothers” from Serralunga d’Alba, highlight the well-known capacity of Nebbiolo grapes to deliver Barolos with different fascinating characteristics reflecting the changes in the microclimate and soil the grapes were grown in. Perfect with the rich, traditional cuisine of the region, stewed meats and medium- long matured cheeses.

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Awards

(10)

Silver

2017 Vintage

Awarded: 2021

International Wine Challenge

Hints of tar and baked earth with apple cherry fruit. Firm dry structural style with a juicy long finish.

Bronze

2016 Vintage

Awarded: 2020

International Wine Challenge

Wonderful bouquet of vanilla, cherry and tea. Young, vigorous and concentrated. - Panel Chair: Simon Woods , Co-Chair: Peter McCombie MW

Gold

2015 Vintage

Awarded: 2019

International Wine Challenge

Aromas of classic Barolo. Blueberries, herbs and dried flowers on the nose. Palate poised, detected and tight, with sour cherry fruit.

Bronze

2013 Vintage

Awarded: 2017

International Wine Challenge

Surprisingly juicy, super for a young Barolo. Red plum and mulberry aromas, intense nose and long length.

Commended

2012 Vintage

Awarded: 2016

International Wine Challenge

Gold

2012 Vintage

Awarded: 2016

Mundus Vini

Commended

2011 Vintage

Awarded: 2015

International Wine Challenge

Silver

2009 Vintage

Awarded: 2014

Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition

Silver

2009 Vintage

Awarded: 2013

International Wine Challenge

Youthful maraschino cherry bouquet, firm tannis with good balance and length. Enjoy now or up to the 3 years' cellaring. Quintessential Barolo

Bronze

2008 Vintage

Awarded: 2012

International Wine Challenge

baked fruit with taut tannins and herbal finish

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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Pheasant, roast Main Course: Worldwide

Pastachijna Main Course: Southern Italian lasagne; Contains: nduja, aubergine; Italian

Game ravioli Main Course: Italian

Parmesan Cheese Course: Italian

Details

About the Product

Producer Notes: First year of production: 2007

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 14 - 15%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: Slavonian
Ownership: Franco and Roberto
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in our vineyard in the A.G.M. “Parussi” in Castiglione Falletto. Altitude: 290 m above sea level. Total surface area: 1.65 hectares. Soil composition: mixed consistency. Average age of vines: 40 years.

Read more
Winemaking: traditional Barolo with long fermentation and maceration in oak fermenters (“tini”) at temperatures around 30°C.
Ageing: the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for up to 30 months before being left to mature in bottle for about a year in special dark, cool cellars.

Read more
Producer Tasting Notes: Appearance: deep garnet red. Bouquet: ethereal and enveloping with intense and persistent notes of sweet spices, sandalwood, tobacco and leather. Flavour: great structure. Remarkable tannin which softens with time and make it a perfect wine also for ageing. Its very long finish is typical of Barolos from Castiglione Falletto. It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. Parussi is the first Barolo made from grapes grown outside Serralunga d’Alba, in another fantastic area: Castiglione Falletto. The traditional vinification and ageing processes, which are the same as those used for its “Barolo brothers” from Serralunga d’Alba, highlight the well-known capacity of Nebbiolo grapes to deliver Barolos with different fascinating characteristics reflecting the changes in the microclimate and soil the grapes were grown in. Perfect with the rich, traditional cuisine of the region, stewed meats and medium- long matured cheeses.

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Awards

(10)

Silver

2017 Vintage

Awarded: 2021

International Wine Challenge

Hints of tar and baked earth with apple cherry fruit. Firm dry structural style with a juicy long finish.

Bronze

2016 Vintage

Awarded: 2020

International Wine Challenge

Wonderful bouquet of vanilla, cherry and tea. Young, vigorous and concentrated. - Panel Chair: Simon Woods , Co-Chair: Peter McCombie MW

Gold

2015 Vintage

Awarded: 2019

International Wine Challenge

Aromas of classic Barolo. Blueberries, herbs and dried flowers on the nose. Palate poised, detected and tight, with sour cherry fruit.

Bronze

2013 Vintage

Awarded: 2017

International Wine Challenge

Surprisingly juicy, super for a young Barolo. Red plum and mulberry aromas, intense nose and long length.

Commended

2012 Vintage

Awarded: 2016

International Wine Challenge

Gold

2012 Vintage

Awarded: 2016

Mundus Vini

Commended

2011 Vintage

Awarded: 2015

International Wine Challenge

Silver

2009 Vintage

Awarded: 2014

Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition

Silver

2009 Vintage

Awarded: 2013

International Wine Challenge

Youthful maraschino cherry bouquet, firm tannis with good balance and length. Enjoy now or up to the 3 years' cellaring. Quintessential Barolo

Bronze

2008 Vintage

Awarded: 2012

International Wine Challenge

baked fruit with taut tannins and herbal finish

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Critics Scores & Reviews

(97)

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93 / 100

97 scores

95 - 100

90 - 94

85 - 89

80 - 84

75 - 79

0 - 74

? / 100 James Suckling

2021 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2025

Luminous and expressive, with tar, dried rose petals and crushed cranberries. The palate is medium-bodied with delicate, delineated fruit. It’s juicy and incisive, with precise, polished tannins and a delicate finish. Very detailed and nuanced, it’s on the ethereal end of the spectrum. Drink or hold.

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2021 Vintage Tasted: Nov 2024

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93 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2020 Vintage Tasted: Sep 2024

A vivid bouquet of tart red cherries, juicy raspberries, and delicate violet petals greets your senses as you explore this Barolo. The palate reveals a solid fruit core, complemented by well-structured tannins that promise an intriguing evolution. This harmonious interplay of bright acidity and depth showcases the allure of Nebbiolo. Drink Now - 2040

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? / 100 James Suckling

2020 Vintage Tasted: May 2024

Vivid red fruit with subtle floral and citrusy notes and hints of crushed stones. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. Structured and focused with a lingering, expanding aftertaste. Impressive density. Try after two to three years.

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? / 100 James Suckling

2019 Vintage Tasted: Jun 2023

Very pretty with pure and fresh fruit and focused tannins. Medium- to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a bright and vivid finish. Shows tension and brightness. Flowers and sliced strawberries at the end. Drink after 2026.

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95 / 100 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com

2019 Vintage Tasted: Dec 2022

Maturo ed appagante mostra potenza e struttura nelle note di prugne rosse, fragole, sandalo, succo di arancia, caramello salato, china e rabarbaro. Corpo medio-pieno, struttura mordente con tannini leggermente rigidi al momento ed un finale di notevole progressione. Meglio dal 2026.

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92 / 100 Falstaff

2017 Vintage Tasted: Oct 2021

Leuchtendes Rubinrot. In der Nase fein gezeichnet, mit deutlich würzigen Komponenten, zartes Edelholz, Amarenakirsche, Nuancen von Teer und Leder. Am Gaumen mit engmaschigem Tannin präsent, zeigt durchwegs salzige Töne, mit Druck, aktuell noch sehr jung, darf noch reifen in der Flasche.

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96 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2017 Vintage Tasted: Sep 2021

Blue flower, ripe dark-skinned fruit, cedar and forest floor aromas shape the nose. Delicious and firmly structured, the full-bodied palate also shows finesse, delivering juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry and licorice alongside fine-grained, enveloping tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Kerin O’Keefe

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94 / 100 Falstaff

2016 Vintage Tasted: Oct 2020

Shiny ruby with a fine garnet edge. Very intense nose of tobacco and liquorice, lots of ripe wild raspberry. Clear and focused on the palate, shows dark fruit, then opens up with concentrated, grippy tannin, lots of grip, earthy finish.

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95 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2016 Vintage Tasted: Sep 2020

Pipe-tobacco, scorched earth and underbrush aromas mingle with whiffs of camphor and dark-skinned berry on this full-bodied red. It's firmly structured, featuring raspberry compote and licorice flavors framed in assertive, close-grained tannins that grip the finish. Youthfully austere and tightly wound, it needs several more years to fully integrate. Drink 2026–2046. Kerin O’Keefe

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92 / 100 Falstaff

2015 Vintage Tasted: Nov 2019

Dark, rich ruby red with a brilliant core. Aromas of sweet cherries and wild berries. A palate with a tightly woven tannin, extremely powerful concentration and a slightly salty textural finish. Would benefit from a few more years ageing to reach its potential.

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96 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2015 Vintage Tasted: Oct 2019

Offering an impressive combination of power and finesse, this opens with aromas of black and brown spices, pipe tobacco and black-skinned berry. On the brooding palate, assertive but noble tannins accompany ripe Marasca cherry, licorice, cinnamon and brown pepper. Give it time to let the tannins unwind and to fully develop. Drink 2025–2035. Kerin O’Keefe

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? / 100 James Suckling

2015 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2019

Dark-berry, spice and dried-flower aromas that follow through to a full body, tight and integrated tannins and a long and vivid finish. Very compact and polished. One of the best Parussi I have tasted from here.

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? / 100 James Suckling

2013 Vintage Tasted: Jun 2017

Aromas of oranges, mandarins, and raspberries follow through to a medium body, with a well-defined texture of round, ripe tannins. Chewy, precise finish. Drink in 2020.

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96 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2013 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2017

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 tannins. Tightly wound and youthfully austere, it still needs time but seems destined to blossom into a beauty. Drink 2025–2043.

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90 / 100 Falstaff

2012 Vintage Tasted: Nov 2016

Strahlendes Rubin-Granat. Recht zurückhaltende Nase, leicht nach Jod, etwas Unterholz. Am Gaumen sehr präsent, zeigt da viel saftige Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit kernigem Tannin, satter Druck.

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? / 100 James Suckling

2012 Vintage Tasted: Mar 2016

This has a beautiful fresh blackberry and mineral character on the nose. Some smoked meat as well. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a persistent finish that lasts for minutes. Better in 2020.

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94 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2012 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2016

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 and an age-worthy structure. Drink 2022–2032.

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16 / 20 Vinum Wine Magazine

2011 Vintage Tasted: Nov 2015

When to drink: 2017 to 2022

Balsamische Noten neben den Kirscharomen; kernig am Gaumen, robuste Tannine, im Finale auf Noten von Wildkirschen und Lakritze endend. Passt hervorragend zu dunklem Fleisch, zum Beispiel zu einem rosa gebratenen Rehrücken.

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? / 100 James Suckling

2011 Vintage Tasted: Apr 2015

Lots of fresh dried strawberries with lemon rind character and hints of limestone. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a clean finish. There's a more linear and angular style to this. Drink in 2017.

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93 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2011 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2015

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 nervous acidity. Drink 2019–2029.

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? / 100 James Suckling

2010 Vintage Tasted: Apr 2014

A pretty wine with spice, flower and berry character. Medium to full body with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Better in 2016 but so delicious already.

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? / 100 James Suckling

2009 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2014

A soft and velvety wine with plums, hazelnut and dried mushroom character. Full body, with an attractive mouthfeel. Needs time to open and show what it really has. Balanced and attractive. Better in 2015.

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98 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2010 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2014

This bold wine is yet another impressive 2010 Barolo from Massolino. Powerfully structured, it delivers succulent black cherry flavors layered with black pepper, sage, tobacco, licorice, balsamic notes and grilled herbs. It's superbly balanced but has youthful tension and an abundance of energy so give it time to fully develop. Drink 2020–2050.

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37 ratings

Massolino Parussi, Barolo DOCG, Italy

Very Good

2013 Vintage Saved: 12-Jan-2023

91/100

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All 93 / 100 $ 104 2021 95 / 100 $ 97 2020 94 / 100 $ 90 2019 94 / 100 $ 132 2018 – – 2017 94 / 100 $ 97 2016 94 / 100 $ 108 2015 93 / 100 $ 85 2014 – –

2013 93 / 100 $ 116 2012 92 / 100 – 2011 91 / 100 $ 126 2010 93 / 100 – 2009 92 / 100 – 2008 90 / 100 – 2007 91 / 100 – 2005 – – 2002 – –

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