# Barolo Mosconi (2019)

- **Producer:** Armando Parusso
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €83
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, rose, red cherry, liquorice, vanilla, cedar, chocolate, smoke, dried fruit, tobacco, mushroom, wet leaves, earth, leather

## About this wine

Barolo Mosconi Parusso 2019 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Sourced from the Mosconi hamlet in Monforte d'Alba, the vineyards are situated at altitudes between 370-400 meters with a South/East-South exposure, grown in marny (marl) and white tuff soils. The Parusso family, with over a century of winemaking history, emphasizes a philosophy of passion, experimentation, and the rediscovery of ancient vineyard arts, blending tradition with technological progress to create wines with a strong identity. The estate is managed by Armando Parusso's children, Marco and Tiziana, who continue this dedication.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are hand-harvested into small baskets to ensure gentle handling.
- Fermentation begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, avoiding added sulfites.
- The Mosconi vineyard sits at an altitude of 370-400 meters.
- The Parusso family blends technological progress with ancient vineyard arts.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. The earthy notes in the wine can echo the flavors of mushrooms and root vegetables, while the wine's inherent complexity can stand up to and enhance robust dishes.

## Wine making process

Following a soft pressing, the Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo Mosconi undergo a long maceration. Alcoholic fermentation is initiated spontaneously using indigenous yeasts, without the addition of sulfites. The wine is then aged in small oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months, followed by further aging in the bottle at a controlled temperature. The Parusso winery emphasizes sustainable agriculture and biodynamic practices, integrating technological progress with a respect for tradition and the rediscovery of ancient vineyard arts.