About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from Massolino’s 1.65 ha vineyard in the Parussi Me.G.A. of Castiglione Falletto. This is the estate’s first Barolo originating beyond the boundaries of Serralunga d’Alba. The vineyard occupies the top of the hill at 290 m above sea level and has south-east and south-west exposures. Its vines average 40 years of age.
The soil is medium-textured and notably calcareous. Together with the site’s microclimate, it gives the wine a firm, austere character and particularly dense, powerful tannins.
Grapes
Nebbiolo from the Parussi vineyard in Castiglione Falletto.
Vinification
Traditional Barolo vinification: fermentation and a long maceration take place in oak vats at approximately 30°C.
Ageing
The wine matures in large oak casks for up to 30 months, followed by approximately one year of bottle ageing in cool, dark cellars.
Tasting profile
The colour is an intense garnet red. The enveloping, ethereal nose is intense and persistent, with sweet spices, sandalwood, tobacco and leather. The palate is structured and powerful. It is markedly austere in its youth, becoming more polished with time, while dense, robust tannins support considerable longevity. The finish is exceptionally long and reflects the character of Castiglione Falletto.
Serving and pairing
Decant before serving at 18–20°C. Pair with rich Piedmontese dishes, braised meats, and cheeses of medium or extended maturity.
Label / history
First produced in 2007, Parussi was Massolino’s first Barolo made from a vineyard outside Serralunga d’Alba. Its Castiglione Falletto origin illustrates Nebbiolo’s capacity to express differences in soil and microclimate while retaining the estate’s traditional approach to vinification and maturation.
