Parusso Armando Le Coste-Mosconi 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 Monforte d’Alba in Mosconi hamlet.  The age of the vines range from 15 to 20 years old.  The soil is marny, and white tuff oil.  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 2018 Barolo Mosconi is a broad, potent wine. A blast of macerated dark cherry, leather, spice, dried herbs, chocolate and mocha makes a strong opening statement. As always, the Mosconi is a brooding, virile wine with huge depth, tons of intensity and big, brawny tannins that need time to soften. There is a good deal of oak, but the wine has the presence and overall intensity to carry it well." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2/2022) Ratings: 93, Drink: 2028-2043

"Wow. This is a super-sensual Barolo with wild black-fruit character, such as ripe elderberries and dried dates. Fresher notes of blood oranges, too. Balanced vanilla edge to the palate that coats the firm, grainy tannins and carries the creamy fruit through the long finish. Super-succulent and enticing. To produce this in 2018 is a real achievement. Hats off to the winemaking. So tempting even now, but will only improve. Try from 2024." - James Suckling, Ratings: 97