Armando Parusso
Barolo Mariondino 2021
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in small oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months in contact with its indigenous yeasts. |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Origin and grape: 100% Nebbiolo from Castiglione Falletto (Mariondino), Barolo DOCG
- Vinification: hand-picked, gentle pressing and long maceration at controlled temperature
- Ageing: at least 18 months in small oak barrels, in contact with native yeasts
- Aromas and colour: garnet ruby red; notes of sweet spices, cherry, mint and liquorice
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 18-20 °C; ideal with roasts, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Parusso Barolo Mariondino is a red wine of great character, made from Nebbiolo grapes. In the glass, it displays a ruby red hue that shades towards garnet, revealing a structured and complex sensory profile. On the nose, it releases intense notes of sweet spices intertwined with clear hints of cherry, mint and liquorice. On the palate, it unveils an enveloping and well-defined texture, with fruity and ripe tannins that lead the tasting towards a balanced persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Piedmont, within the renowned Barolo denomination. The grapes are grown in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto, in the highly regarded Mariondino area, following organic and sustainable practices. The vineyards, situated at around three hundred metres above sea level with a western exposure, rest on a sandy marl soil that ensures the grape variety an excellent aromatic definition. Its structure makes it ideal for pairing with roasts, game and mature cheeses.
How it is produced
The Parusso winery adopts manual harvesting of the bunches, carefully placed in small crates to preserve their integrity. After gentle pressing, the must undergoes a long maceration at a controlled temperature. The spontaneous alcoholic fermentation is initiated by the action of indigenous yeasts, respecting the original character of the fruit. The wine matures for at least eighteen months in small oak barrels, resting on its lees to perfectly refine and balance the tannic component.
History and Curiosities
Originating from Castiglione Falletto, Parusso Barolo Mariondino has represented the excellence of Piedmontese winemaking since 1985. This superb 2021 vintage, awarded 94 points by Decanter and Robert Parker, comes to life through careful spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Thanks to 18 months of maturation in small oak barrels, its sweet tannins are refined, revealing enveloping notes of cherry, mint and spices. An organic masterpiece that enhances Barolo DOCG, offering a wonderfully balanced persistence.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Marco Parusso
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 28
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| Name | Parusso Barolo Mariondino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Armando Parusso |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from Castiglione Falletto, Parusso Barolo Mariondino has represented the excellence of Piedmontese winemaking since 1985. This superb 2021 vintage, awarded 94 points by Decanter and Robert Parker, comes to life through careful spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Thanks to 18 months of maturation in small oak barrels, its sweet tannins are refined, revealing enveloping notes of cherry, mint and spices. An organic masterpiece that enhances Barolo DOCG, offering a wonderfully balanced persistence. |
| Origin | Municipality of Castiglione Falletto, Mariondino locality |
| Soil composition | Marly sandstone |
| Plants per hectare | 5,500 plants/ha |
| Production technique | Vinification with manual harvesting, gentle pressing, long maceration, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts without the use of sulphites, and ageing in small oak barrels for at least 18 months in contact with the lees. |
| Wine making | After a gentle pressing, the grapes undergo a long maceration. Alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, without the use of sulphites, with careful control of maceration times and temperature. Ageing takes place in small oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months in contact with its indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | Aged in small oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months in contact with its indigenous yeasts. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |