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Parusso
Parusso is a family Barolo estate in Castiglione Falletto founded in 1971 by Armando Parusso and now managed by siblings Marco and Tiziana Parusso. The estate farms approximately 20 hectares across Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d'Alba, and La Morra, with holdings in the prestigious Bussia, Mariondino, and Rocche di Castiglione MGAs. Parusso went through a stylistic evolution in the late 1980s and 1990s, briefly adopting modern techniques — short maceration, small barrique aging — before pulling back toward a more traditional approach that better suited their terroir. The current production style uses medium-length maceration and a mix of large Slavonian casks and larger French botti for aging, resulting in wines that blend traditional structure with modern polish. At auction, the Bussia MGA is the flagship: averaging $93 across 47 lots with the 2016 vintage most traded. The standard Barolo averages $58 across 26 lots, Mariondino averages $61 across 15 lots, and Rocche commands $109 across 10 lots — the highest per-bottle price in the portfolio reflecting the MGA's prestige. Total portfolio activity spans 280 lots at an $85 average. The price ceiling of $478 for exceptional Rocche and Bussia vintages reflects demand for aged Castiglione Falletto Nebbiolo from a quality-focused family producer.
Auction Lots
206
Avg Price / Bottle
$77
Top Vintage
2017
Price Range
$31 – $478
In the Glass
Parusso Barolo reflects Castiglione Falletto's position between the structure of Serralunga and the elegance of La Morra: dried rose, tar, cherry-iron minerality, and leather on the nose, with a medium-full body and moderately grippy tannin structure. Bussia adds richness and dark fruit depth; Mariondino contributes more floral lift; Rocche delivers the greatest structural power and longevity. The current style balances traditional Nebbiolo austerity with enough polish for 10–15-year drinking windows.
Portfolio
| Wine | Colour | Avg Price | Lots Sold | Top Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parusso, Barolo, Bussia | Red | $83 | 73 | 2015 |
| Parusso, Barolo | Red | $60 | 36 | 2009 |
| Parusso, Barolo, Mariondino | Red | $68 | 32 | 2015 |
| Perarmando | Red | $48 | 18 | 2017 |
| Rocche | Red | $88 | 16 | 2000 |
| Riserva | Red | $107 | 11 | 2011 |
| Piccole Vigne | Red | $49 | 8 | 1997 |
| Parusso, Barolo, Mosconi | Red | $198 | 6 | 2013 |
| Parusso, Barolo, Le Coste di Monforte | Red | $73 | 6 | 2010 |
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