Barolo Vigna Parafada
Parafada-marken vender stik syd, og giver derfor udtalt solmodne druer. Franco Massolino besidder en frimærkestor parcel på blot 1,1 hektar. Vinstokkene er i gennemsnit 55 år gamle, og de yder en vin, der af mange betegnes som den allerbedste fra Parafada-marken. Stilmæssigt er vinen kødfuld og stoflig, og en kolossal oplevelse allerede som helt ung - men i gode år har vinen potentiale til mindst femten års udvikling. Nydes af rumelige glas, gerne som ledsager til retter med lam eller kraftigt oksekød.
93 point Robert Parker; “The 2005 Barolo Parafada is gorgeous in this vintage. The Parafada is the only Barolo here that sees French oak, and although the estate has lowered the percentage of new oak, the smaller barrels give this wine an explosive quality that is all its own. In 2005 the Parafada is all about textural richness rather than delineation, but it reveals an enveloping, sensual personality with attractive warmth that carries through all the way to the long, smooth finish. This beautifully balanced, sublime Barolo is another wonderful effort from the Massolino brothers. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.”
91 point Wine Spectator; “Highly perfumed, with sweet strawberry and cherry aromas that follow through to a full body, with balanced, silky tannins and a pretty finish. Delicate yet structured. Best after 2012. 410 cases made.”
- Robert Parker93 point (93 af 100)
- Wine Spectator91 point