# Parafada (Palladino)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Palladino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/palladino.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/palladino-parafada).

- **Producer:** Palladino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100% (Lampia and Michet biotypes)
- **Cru / vineyard:** Parafada
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay with some sand
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** Simple Guyot
- **Serving temperature:** 18 °C
- **Award:** Corona (Touring Club Italiano, Vinibuoni d'Italia 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://vinibuoni.it/i-vini-della-corona/
- **Award:** Tre Stelle Oro (Seminario Permanente Luigi Veronelli, Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://winenews.it/it/guida-oro-i-vini-di-veronelli-2027-ecco-le-48-stelle-polari-e-i-434-tre-stelle-oro_606901/
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Barolo from the 1 ha Parafada vineyard at 260-370 m, grown on calcareous clay with some sand.

## Tasting notes

Richly perfumed, with fresh red fruit, strawberry and cherry, but also dried figs, hints of aniseed and quinine, medicinal and aromatic herbs. Full and substantial on the palate, marked by fine tannins and a savoury finish.

## Food pairings

Roasts and braised dishes, game, strong aged cheeses.