# Barolo Mariondino Parusso (2019)

- **Producer:** Armando Parusso
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €65
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** kirsch, strawberry, red fruit, sage, ripe sour cherries, hibiscus tea, orange blossom, mint, black fruits, wilted mixed red flowers, toasted bread, mild oak, mushroom, vetiver, creosote, coriander

## About this wine

The Barolo Mariondino Parusso 2019 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. It originates from the Mariondino hamlet in Castiglione Falletto, a site with marly, clayey-sandy soils. The Armando Parusso estate, established in 1901, is a family-run winery where Marco Parusso employs a winemaking philosophy that respects tradition while embracing innovation. The 2019 vintage was characterized by a traditional growing season with a delayed start followed by favorable summer conditions.

## Interesting facts

- Vine age ranges from 20-40 years.
- Fermented with indigenous yeasts, no added sulfites.
- Aged in small oak barrels for 18 months.
- Located at 290 meters above sea level.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to rich proteins, where they can bind with and soften the meat's fats and proteins. The complex aromatic profile, with notes of red fruit and earthy undertones, complements dishes featuring game, mushrooms, and root vegetables. Acidity provides a refreshing counterpoint to richer elements.

## Wine making process

The Barolo Mariondino Parusso 2019 is produced using 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Viticulture emphasizes environmental respect, with no chemical fertilizers and a focus on soil health. Harvest is conducted by hand. Winemaking involves soft pressing and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by a long maceration. The wine is aged for 18 months in small oak barrels (barriques) and then rests in glass before release. Minimal interventions are a core principle.