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Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
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The hallowed ground that is the Mascarello family's Monprivato vineyard, is located in the village of Castiglione Falletto. This classic, prime hillside site, stretching over six hectares at 280 metres above sea level, is the heart of Barolo. It is an historic vineyard, as is confirmed by old land registry archives dating back to 1666. The site is traditionally managed, bunches are thinned during the summer undergo a classic-style, floating cap fermentation for 20/25 days. The wine is then matured in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for around 30 months.
The fragrant 2020 Monprivato boasts enticing floral aromas of rose and violet that mix with ripe berry, dark spice, crushed mint and whiffs of underbrush and sun-warmed hay. On the full-bodied, delicious palate, velvety tannins wrap around succulent red cherry, raspberry compote, blood orange and star anise before an almost salty close. While it's already almost accessible, a trait of the vintage, it has the freshness, energy and fruit to go strong for years. 96 Points - Kerin O’Keefe
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