44th Anniversary Barolo DOCG 2014
Type: Red Wine
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Alcohol Content: 14% abv
Terroir: Bussia, with its sandy, white marl, and silty soil. Mosconi, in Monforte d’Alba, characterized by white marl and tuffaceous soil. The Mariondino cru, in Castiglione Falletto, with its marl-sandstone structure and veins of sand. Vineyard’s exposure: South-South-West. Altitude: 250-450m asl.
The 2014 Barolo 44th Anniversary Blue Label is a rare find and has only seen three editions made, including this one. The Etichetta Blue (blue label) was produced in 2002, 2005 and 2014. These are the vintages in which the Parusso family decided not to make their cru wines. Fruit was blended as one to make this Barolo instead. The yields were very low in 2014 due to severe fruit selection. It no longer made sense to make single-vineyard wines. The crus used here are Bussia, Mariondino and Mosconi.
Vinification: After destemming, the grapes undergo maceration in contact with the skins. Alcoholic fermentation occurs naturally with its indigenous for some months. The 2014 was vinified with 100% whole clusters.
Tasting notes: Rich, deep and explosive on the palate, with stunning aromatic presence and overall intensity, the 2014 is remarkably vivid. Beams of supporting tannin give the wine its energy and persistence. Wild cherry, plum, mocha, dried flowers and lavender are some of the many nuances that take shape as this superb Barolo continues to show off its remarkable complexity and personality.
Food Pairing: Ideal with roasted meats, game, aged cheeses, and traditional Piedmont dishes
