Parusso

In the bottle with the dark brown label, the Parusso 2019 Barolo Bussia shows a slightly lighter garnet appearance compared to some of the other new releases from this producer. The Bussia (with 8,300 bottles released) reveals aromas of crushed rose,

This has aromas of raspberries, sour cherries, oranges, cardamom and sandalwood, with some mushroom and earthy undertones. Firm yet silky tannins here, with a full body and delicious layers of ripe fruit and spice. Attractive already, but better from

“Parusso’s 2019 Barolo Bussia is sensual, caressing and super-expressive. Silky tannins and lifted, precise aromatics give this mid-weight wine understatement and class. The Bussia is a sublime Barolo that needs time to fully express its considerable

“The 2019 Barolo Mosconi is a deep, powerful wine. Huge swaths of tannin are pretty overpowering at this stage. The again, this is Mosconi, where Barolos are typically quite potent. It will be interesting to see if the fruit emerges over time. Dark plum,

Showing a medium-dark garnet color, the Parusso 2019 Barolo Mosconi (with 5,500 bottles made) reveals some of those distinctive aromas of skins and stems that are the hallmark of the house style. These give the wine a broader and richer profile that

A fresh and fluid Mosconi with dried flowers, light plum and sliced strawberry character. Medium body. Creamy tannins and a silky finish. Seductive. Drink after 2026.

Extremely perfumed with dried flowers, such as roses and lilacs, complementing the ripe strawberry and plum character. Full-bodied on the attack with a fine tannin profile and a fresh finish. Drinkable now, but needs a year or two to open. Better after

The 2016 Barolo Mariondino sees fruit from a vineyard not too far from the Parusso winery in Castiglione Falletto. It opens to sultry and intense aromas. Generally speaking, the wines of this estate achieve a level of richness and concentration that

Dried orange peel with nutmeg, intriguing minerals and some sweet spices and a touch of hazelnuts. Full body with broad, tight tannins and a flavorful finish. A touch of vanilla and citrus at the end. Very long. Drink from 2026.

Quite a ripe and intense nose with spiced orange citrus with walnut husks and a hint of hazelnut and black licorice. Tight and full-bodied on the palate with a mouthful of dusty tannins that grow, leaving a very rich and spicy finish. Lots of richness

A rich and very ripe expression showing sweet cranberries, dried strawberries, cooked blood oranges, licorice, spices and hazelnuts. A touch of mineral looms from the glass as you let it breathe. Medium to full body with very tight, chewy tannins and

Discerning notes of sweet cranberries, sweet spices, blood oranges and dry earth. Fluid in the middle but tight at the end, with fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Ripe and chalky at the end. Drink from 2026.