Massolino, Barolo Parafada other_regions Moderate wood sets off the

Moderate wood sets off the ripe and fresh if restrained aromas of soft earth

The Villero is a balanced and polished Barolo that opens to nicely integrated fruit and spice tones

equally pure and beautifully textured medium weight flavors possess excellent length on the energetic

This mineral-suffused effort is very Chambolle in character and should be approachable young

sauvage and discreet spice whiffs

Massolino, Barolo Parafada other_regions Moderate wood sets off theThe 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