Massolino, Barolo Parafada Vintage:2014 but couldn’t have asked for

but couldn’t have asked for better teachers than Angelo and Lucia Gaja

But this is a typical

the cedar- and mint-infused red fruit developing subtle tertiary aromas with aeration

if not completely

this is a knockout

Massolino, Barolo Parafada Vintage:2014 but couldn’t have asked forThe 2004 Barolo Parafada is the softest and most open knit of Massolino's Barolos. At the time, the Parafada was done partly in French oak, so it has sleeker contours than the other wines in the range, yet it also retains a lovely sense of freshness. Crushed flowers, licorice and spices meld into a core of supple, nicely layered fruit. The 2004 should drink well for at least another decade. This is a strong showing, especially considering Massolino