Barolo Parafada, Massolino

BAROLO PARAFADA

D.O.C.G.

Vineyard

Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Parafada vineyard (sheet no. 7,land parcels 44-12-6-269-368) in Serralunga d’Alba

Altitude

330 m above sea level

Total surface area

1.13 hectares

Soil composition

marl, limestone and sand

Training system and vine density

traditional Guyot, with about 5,800 vines per hectare

Yield per hectare

4.5 tonnes

Average age of vines

55 years

Harvest

manual, in the second half of October

First year of production

1990

Total bottles produced

4,500 750 ml bottles, 100 1.5 l bottles, 50 3 l bottles, and 30 5 l bottles

Alcohol content

13.5-14.5% by Vol. (depending on the vintage)

Vinification and ageing

traditional Barolo, 15-20 days of fermentation and maceration at 31-33° C; aged in oak barrels for about 30 months and left to mature in bottles placed in special, dark, cool cellars for at least a year

Note

the age of the vineyard, the splendid exposure due south and the ridge protected from the wind give us grapes of absolute excellence

Tasting characteristics

Appearance: deep garnet red with bright hues which naturally evolve with age

Bouquet: intense, very complex, offering a wide range of notes; with remarkable red fruit combined with floral and spicy hints. Especially after a few years of ageing, this Barolo shows all the elegance and charm that only Nebbiolo grapes can offer

Flavour: robust, rich and austere. It perfectly reflects the great complexity of the soil in Serralunga d’Alba. The perfect Barolo for long ageing

It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C

The elegant companion for important rice and pasta dishes, such as risotto cooked in Barolo, and rich and tasty main courses, such as roast meats. After a few years of ageing, this Barolo expresses its considerable potential just as well when sipped as a wine for thought and served with hard and medium-hard cheeses