Palladino

Barolo 'Parafada' 2021

95

The Palladino 2021 Barolo Parafada is tightly knit at the start and requires a quick minute or two before revealing the many detailed nuances found on the bouquet. Redcurrant cedes to crushed rock, iron ore and lavender bud. This has finely polished tannins and a pleasantly light, almost weightless impact on the palate (despite that notoriously powerful Serralunga d'Alba DNA). This is a limited release of 3,876 bottles. These new releases from Palladino stand out in an excellent vintage such as 2021. I draw your attention to the beautiful 2021 Barolo Ornato, which is full of vitality.

Palladino

Barolo 'Parafada' 2021

94

On the western slope of Serralunga, Parafada is characterised by a higher percentage of sand and it typically yields the more elegant profile of the pair. The 2021 has a particularly magnetic personality and is more expressive at this youthful stage than usual. It is gorgeously scented, with violet and orange rind against a backdrop of dark wet earth. Upfront black cherry fruit is pristine, supple and fluently folded into suede-like tannins. Very chai-tea in accents, this remains sophisticated and classy in its weight and strength.

Palladino

Barolo 'Parafada' 2020

95

Rich, intense, powerful, chewy and dry with notes of amarena cherry, roasted fig, sundried tomato, fennel seed, mushroom and clove.