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Mascarello's Barolos are authentic and pure. From a perfect 6 hectare site at an altitude of 280 metres located in the village of Castiglione Falletto in the heart of the Barolo wine-growing area, Monprivato is a historic vineyard mentioned in the land registry archives as far back as 1666 and counted in 1985 by the great Renato Ratti among one of only eleven prime historic Barolo vineyards.
"Giuseppe Mascarello and son" is today run by Mauro, a standard bearer - with no hestation or sign of giving way - for old style Barolo. To make it quite clear, the kind of Barolo that undergoes lengthy fermentation prior to being left to mature patiently in large casks of Slovian oak and then in the bottle; a Barolo that is completely extranious to any of the modern ideas and short-cuts which risk undermining and compromising the image and prestige of his unique, matchless great red wine.
Barolo Monprivato is only produced in great vintages, in quantities varying between 14 and 24 thousand bottles compared to an annual production potential of 41,000.
Mascarello's Barolo Monprivato reveals good intensity as well as a fleshy up-front bouquet of liquorice,tobacco, sweet cherries, melted asphalt and rose petals. A classic Nebbiolo, this full-bodied, surprisingly soft, silky textured Barolo can be drunk now as well as cellared for 15 years.
"Ripe & forward with attractive aromas of blackberry & plum. Full, ripe round and soft
yet vibrant palate with mature, sweet fruit and finely grained tannins. Balanced, long
and eminently drinkable.Drink Now."
***** (5 stars) -Outstanding -
Decanter 2010 Italian Issue
96 points - Robert Parker
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