The 2009 Barolo Parafada (also a product of the rich, clay soils of Serralunga d’Alba) presents the darkest color of the three and bursts open with ripe flavors of dried blackberry, tobacco, used leather and licorice. But this is in no way a one-dimensional wine. It offers delightful endnotes of blue flower, peppermint, black mineral and cola that come as a pleasant surprise. The wine needs a few more years to open fully. (Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 94 Pts)
A bright, pure red, offering cherry and raspberry flavors accented by cedar, tobacco and woodsy notes. Linear and taut, presenting a firm grip of tannins, with plenty of energy driving the long, mouthwatering finish. (Wine Spectator 94 Pts)
The 2009 Barolo Parafada is one of the rounder, deeper wines in the lineup. Hints of smoke, tar, dried flowers and licorice add complexity to a core of dark red/black fruit. The warm quality of the vintage seems stylistically well suited to the personality of this site. A rich, enveloping finish rounds things out nicely. (Vinous/Antonio Galloni V90)
