Parusso Barolo Mariondino 2013

This isn’t your grandfather’s austere, “wait twenty years to open” Nebbiolo. Parusso uses a unique approach—resting the harvested grapes to let the stems ripen further—which gives the wine this wild, exotic lift. In the glass, the 2013 is showing its sweet spot. It’s got that signature Mariondino perfume: think crushed rose petals, sweet tobacco, and a hit of black cherry that feels plush rather than punishing.

The 2013 vintage brought a beautiful coolness to the region, giving this wine a vibrant, electric spine of acidity that keeps all that rich, velvety fruit in check. It’s dense and structured, sure, but there’s a silkiness to the tannins that makes it feel incredibly hospitable right now.