Parusso Armando Mariondino 2018

Parusso Armando is a winery located in the heart of the Piedmont region in Italy, specifically in the Langhe area.   Located not far from Alba, the capital of Langhe, the Parusso family winery was founded in 1901 by Gaspare Parusso, and it is now run by his grandson, Marco Parusso.  It has transformed from a family-owned farm to a highly regarded vineyard.  They started bottling Barolo under the family label in 1971.  After 50 years of meticulous and passionate work, the Parusso Armando company now manages 28 hectares of vineyards in the municipalities of Monforte d'Alba and Castiglione Falletto.

The winery produces wines made from the Nebbiolo grape, which is the main grape used in the production of Barolo wines. The vineyards are located in the best growing areas of the region, including the famous vineyards of Bussia and Mariondino. Parusso Armando also produces other red and white wines, such as Barbera, Dolcetto, and Chardonnay.

Parusso Armando is known for its traditional winemaking methods and its focus on quality. The winery uses only the best grapes from its own vineyards, and the wines are aged in oak barrels for a long period of time to develop their complex flavors and aromas. The winery also employs sustainable farming practices to preserve the environment and ensure the long-term viability of its vineyards.

Overall, Parusso Armando is a highly respected winery in the Piedmont region and is known for producing some of the finest wines in Italy.

This wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated in Castiglione Falletto village, in Mariondino hamlet.  The age of the vines range from 20 to 40 years old.  The soil is marny and clayey-sandy.  The grapes are harvested by hand.

Vinification: after a soft pressing the grape occurs a long maceration.  The alcoholic fermentation starts spontaneously with its indigenous yeasts without using sulfites.

Aging: in small oak barrels for minimum 18 months in contact with its indigenous yeasts, in bottle at controlled temperature of 15°C.

Pairing: red meat roasts , all game, truffle dishes and ripe cheese.

The Parusso 2018 Barolo Mariondino is a bigger and more concentrated wine compared to the Perarmando. With fruit from Castiglione Falletto, it also has what tastes like riper, darker and more fleshed-out fruit flavors. This wine delivers lots of power (with 15% alcohol), stems, structure and large-scale tannins, as expected. It's a lot to take in. 6,300 bottles were produced.

Marco Parusso has two Riserva Oro di Barolo wines out this year. These are the 2013 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Rocche and the Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Munie. It's the first time he has two of these expressions out at the same time." - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, (06/23/22), Ratings: 93, Drink: 2024-2040

"Parusso's 2018 Barolo Mariondino is a gorgeous, effusive wine. Bright floral accents, kirsch, orange peel, new oak, spice and mint give the 2018 its sculpted, chiseled personality. There is terrific cut and energy here. This is an especially fine showing from the Mariondino." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (02/2022), Ratings: 92, Drink: 2025-2038

"A medium-bodied Barolo with pretty easygoing wild-strawberry and fine-tannin style. Compact and tight, this is tempting even now, but give it another year. Try from 2023." - James Suckling, Ratings: 92