The Petersham are delighted to host this exclusive wine dinner where we combine beautiful food, stylish setting and great wine
Petersham Cellar have been working with the Parusso wine estate, located in Piedmont, North West Italy, for the last 2 years and are delighted to present a range of their top Barolo wines.
The Parusso family story is one of dedication, passion, and a constant desire to improve through experimentation. Their dedication to their craft drives them to rediscover knowledge, traditions, and the ancient vineyard arts of their ancestors.
In 1901, Gaspare Parusso purchased the Mariondino plot, the first vineyard bought by the Parusso family. A few years later in 1925, the family acquired the "Rovella" farmhouse where their cellar now rises up above the Rocche vineyard. In 1971, Gaspare's son Armando began to make from his own grapes under the Parusso family label and when his son Marco finished enological school in Alba in 1986, he joined Armando at Parusso and they continued to make wine together. Three years later, in 1989, Armando bought the Munie vineyard in the Bussia hamlet. The history of the Parusso family has evolved over 120 years, from a family of farmers to a family of vintners. Parusso wines continue to garner international acclaim while remaining true to tradition, family values, and ultimately respect for the land that has been in their family for over 100 years.
On the evening, 6 wines will be tasted from the estates showing the latest releases from 2018 followed by some very special back vintages of Barolo. Hosted by Petersham Cellar owner, Giovanni Mazzei, who will present these prestigious wines and will be selecting some older vintages to taste on the night. The wines will be paired with a carefully selected 5 course menu by the Chef Director of Petersham Nurseries Group in Covent Garden.