from seared duck breast and roasted game to earthy mushroom risotto or hard-aged cheeses
it shows the freshness and texture that make modern Muscadet so compelling
Bèrto's bitter liqueur is flavored with bitter orange
challenging vintage with variable results—quality depended on individual winemaking decisions
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Massolino, Barolo Parafada, 2013 SO031024_other_bordeaux from seared duck breast andMassolino has been making serious traditional Barolo in Serralunga d'Alba since 1896, and brothers Franco and Roberto continue to draw some of the most quietly classical wines of the commune from their lineup of single crus. Parafada is a south facing parcel of calcareous marl in Serralunga, and it tends to produce Barolo of dark fruit, deep minerality, and the firm, austere tannin profile that marks the village. The classical, properly structured