{"product_id":"massolino-barolo-parafada-magnum-2022","title":"Massolino Barolo Parafada Magnum 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassolino Barolo Parafada is a still red wine from Piedmont, made from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. This \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a deep aromatic profile, characterised by notes of ripe red fruits, dried rose and dark spices. On the palate, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003erobust and austere\u003c\/strong\u003e structure, supported by \u003cstrong\u003edense tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a distinct minerality that defines its persistent finish. Its high complexity makes it an ideal wine for \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eParafada vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in the heart of Serralunga d’Alba, in an area between Lazzarito and Gabutti. The rows, with vines over fifty years old trained using the Guyot method, benefit from excellent \u003cstrong\u003esouthern exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e at an altitude of around three hundred and thirty metres, ensuring perfect ripening of the grapes. The composition of the \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-marl\u003c\/strong\u003e and sandy soils gives the wine a pronounced savouriness and an identity deeply linked to the hilly territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out in the second half of October, the grapes undergo meticulous vinification. Fermentation includes a prolonged maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature. Maturation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003elarge oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e for about thirty months, allowing optimal structural development. Ageing concludes with a rest of at least one year in cool, dark cellars, perfectly harmonising every component of the sensory profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1896, the historic \u003cstrong\u003eMassolino winery\u003c\/strong\u003e continues a centuries-old family tradition, now under the careful guidance of Franco and Roberto. This majestic red wine is born from the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eParafada vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in Serralunga d’Alba and renowned for its classification as a first-category subzone in the historic mapping by Renato Ratti. A true expression of the Piedmontese territory, the exceptional 2021 vintage has won over international critics, receiving extraordinary accolades such as \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Tre Stelle Oro Veronelli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Massolino - Vigna Rionda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47744705724587,"sku":"62507","price":1251.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/massolino-barolo-parafada-magnum-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}