{"product_id":"giuseppe-mascarello-e-figlio-barolo-monprivato-docg-2020-piedmont-italy-jd-98-ws-96-wa-94","title":"Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Barolo \"Monprivato\" DOCG 2020 (Piedmont, Italy) - [JD 98] [WS 96] [WA 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate of Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio has a long and illustrious history in Piemont, and it is unequivocally one of the greatest Barolo producers. This traditionally-styled winery's origins date back to the mid-1800s, when Giuseppe Mascarello made a name for himself managing the vineyards of other landowners, and which ultimately culminated in the purchase of his own vineyards and cellars in 1881 in the village of Monforte d'Alba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauro Mascarello has been the winemaker for the Giuseppe Mascarello estate since the late 1960s, succeeding his father, Giuseppe, and his grandfather, Maurizio, both legends in their time. And like them, Mauro is a traditionalist dedicated to long fermentations and aging in old botti. But Mauro has also made important changes, not the least of which was the creation of a single Barolo from the great Monprivato vineyard in 1970. Prior to that year, his family had always made their towering Barolos and Barolo Riservas by blending Monprivato fruit with grapes from other sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew Barolo vineyards have either the history or the prestige of Castiglione Falletto’s Monprivato. Named in local land registries as early as 1666, it was, in 1985, on Renato Ratti’s short list of the eleven greatest historic vineyards of Barolo. The relationship between the Mascarello family and Monprivato dates back to 1904, when Mauro’s grandfather Maurizio bought the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape-variety: Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: Monprivato®, in the village of Castiglione Falletto (CN)\u003cbr\u003eGrape Harvest: Towards the middle of October.\u003cbr\u003eWine-making process: Estate-grown bunches thinned during the summer undergo traditional-style, floating cap fermentation for 20\/25 days. The wine is then matured in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for around 30 months.\u003cbr\u003eExpected cellar life: 15\/25 years\u003cbr\u003eBottling: After six years following the vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor: garnet red with orange-colored highlights;\u003cbr\u003eNose: complex, very fruity, elegant, intense, spicy, with flowery touches;\u003cbr\u003eTaste: excellent body with power and stuffing, demanding, masculine, long, full.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType of bottle: Albeisa\u003cbr\u003eServing temperature: approx. 18°\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Lying down in cool, dark surroundings.\u003cbr\u003ePairings:\u003cspan\u003e Red meats in general, game, mature cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The nose of the 2020 Barolo Monprivato is highly expressive and perfumed with notes of wild strawberries, fresh cut fennel, springtime herbs, and wet stones. The palate is seamless and similar to 2018 in terms of its elegance, but this wine has more structure, well-defined, even tannins, and a bit more body through the mid-palate while still retaining a very approachable and joyful feel. This will be a wine with a wide window for enjoyment and is one of the highlights of this vintage for me. It offers so much pleasure now, and I anticipate it will continue to improve over the coming decades. Bravo. Drink 2026-2056.\" – Audrey Frick (May 2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Exuding strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral aromas and flavors, this elegant red is vigorous yet shows superb harmony and equilibrium. Vibrant acidity and refined tannins lend support as the aftertaste echoes the red fruit notes. Best from 2028 through 2045. 1,017 cases made.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Owing to a warm and sunny vintage, the Giuseppe Mascarello 2020 Barolo Monprivato reveals a soft and generous personality. I would describe this as a more accessible Barolo overall, with silky tannins and a very pleasurable display of bright cherry fruit, cassis, sweet almond and blue flower. It appears lifted and bright to the palate and tastes great straight out of the gate. However, it has the stuffing for aging if you choose.\" – Monica Larner (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ELEVAGE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":51984262922605,"sku":"","price":349.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/MascarelloBaroloMonprivato12-w-2_58b69cf9-6011-4a78-ac3e-ae0f974dc1c4.jpg?v=1704403498","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/giuseppe-mascarello-e-figlio-barolo-monprivato-docg-2020-piedmont-italy-jd-98-ws-96-wa-94","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}