Parusso Barolo DOCG 2016

Robert Parker

The Parusso 2016 Barolo offers that distinctive Parusso nose that I have come to understand over the years I have been tasting these wines. There is a touch of ripe fruit, dried grape skins and stems that pop out over rich black fruit, tar and black spice. There's a sultry and smoky aspect to the wine with extra concentration and tannic astringency on the finish. This vintage is even more structured, suggesting a longer cellar aging time. If you are invested in the Parusso philosophy, this is a good place to start.

James Suckling

A very ripe and decadent red with so much depth and richness. Full-bodied, deep and rich. A big combination of ripe fruit and tannins. Give this a few years to come together.

Intravino

An ideal blend that insists around the formula 50% Bussia 30% Mosconi and 20% Mariondino to give lightness: the result is a classic balsamic peppery with the beginning of incense, violets and intense fruit, dark but not massive, traits of sangria festive immediately softened by the coolness of mustard, verbena and pepper, sip with tannin that leaves its mark for a long time on the palate furrowed by balsamic rivulets.

Falstaff

Dark ruby red. Inviting and slightly balsamic-minty nose of cassis and blackberries, light smell of liquorice, in the aftertaste of peach tea. Juicy and clear on the palate, shows itself with light coconut notes, strikes a little across, impresses with its harmony and length.

WinesCritic.com

It is deep in the glass and shows full and lively scents of black plums, tea leaves, cocoa powder and sweet licorice. The background conceals an important amount of sweet notes reminiscent of vanilla and coconut powder. Medium body, slightly subdued tannins that are very pleasant right from the start and a harmonious and balanced finish.

GardiniNotes.com

Vinous

The 2016 Barolo is a terrific example of the year. Unusually dark and somber, the 2016 packs a real punch. Black cherry, plum, espresso, licorice, spice and menthol add to the wine's richness and overall intensity. Far from an easygoing straight Barolo, Parusso's 2016 is a very serious wine; I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle anytime soon. Vineyard sources are Mariondino, Mosconi and Bussia - all top sites that are also bottled separately here.

Vivino

Houlberg

6 Thumps Up. Sikke en dejlig let og nærmest parfumeret aroma ... meget lys, luftig med lyse modne bær, hindbær, umodne kirsebær, violer, læder, røde rosenblade, salvie, laurbær, røget kød, balsamiske noter, tør jord, en vinøs topparfume for Nebbiolo elskere. Duften er så let, lys, mild og elegant moden. Nøjjjj, hvor smager Parossos basis Barolo dog skræmmende godt, rund og blød, venlig og moderne, elegant og let. Det er lyse og friske kirsebær, moden lys frugt, lidt præg fra egefadene, røg, blomster og pæn fylde. Tanninerne har totalt Barolo styrke ... bare stramme, vildt tørre og sætter sig i din mund med syrlig stædighed. Og jeg synes endda, at den er bedre end 2015'eren ... og det siger ikke så lidt.