Jean Grivot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2015 The 2004 Barolo Parafada is

The 2004 Barolo Parafada is the softest and most open-knit of Massolino's Barolos

with strong spicy character and supple texture

exhibiting a dense underpinning of tannins

particularly anise that continues onto the round

leather and spice flavors prevail as this tightens up on the finish

Jean Grivot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2015 The 2004 Barolo Parafada isNo, despite appearances to the contrary, including this wine was not a mistake. Grivot explained that he made a small quantity from purchased fruit but that he chose not to continue with the contract so this is essentially a onevintage wine. An elegant, pure and extremely pretty nose features a well layered array of various red berries, earth and soft wood elements. While there is good verve to the middle weight flavors, theyre not nearly as