In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Massolino Barolo Parafada
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Parafada is one of Massolino's Serralunga single-vineyard Barolos, prized for its balance of power and finesse.
- 1990 — Massolino bottles its Parafada cru Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Massolino
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Massolino Barolo Parafada
What does Massolino Barolo Parafada taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Parafada cru in Serralunga, a structured, classic Massolino Barolo of depth and finesse.
When should I drink Massolino Barolo Parafada?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Massolino Barolo Parafada?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Massolino Barolo Parafada?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.