Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Barolo "Santo Stefano di Perno" DOCG 2019 (Piedmont, Italy) - [JD 96] [WS 95]

Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Barolo "Santo Stefano di Perno" DOCG 2019
(Piedmont, Italy) - [JD 96] [WS 95]


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About the Winery:
The 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.

Mauro 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.

Notes from the Winemaker:
Grape-variety: Nebbiolo
Vineyard: Vigna Santo Stefano di Perno, in the commune of Monforte d'Alba
Grape Harvest: Towards the middle of October.
Wine-making process: Estate-grown bunches thinned during the summer undergo traditional-style, floating cap fermentation for 15/20 days. The wine is then matured in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for around 30 months.
Expected cellar life: 10-25 years
Bottling: After four years following the vintage.

Tasting notes:
Color: garnet red with orange-colored highlights;
Nose: complex, very fruity, elegant, intense
Taste: excellent body with power and stuffing, full, well-balanced.

Type of bottle: Albeisa
Serving temperature: approx. 18°
Storage: Lying down in cool, dark surroundings.
Pairings: Red meats in general, game, mature cheeses.

Ratings & Reviews

96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The translucent ruby-colored 2019 Barolo Perno is even spicier, revealing a great nose of wild fresh red cherries, fresh roses, sweet fruit, and sweet fresh herbs. On the palate, it offers ripe and approachable tannins with a plush, velvety feel. I love this wine, which has both savory richness and great length, with long notes of apricot on the finish, and it’s going to have a wide drinking window. Fantastic. Drink 2024-2050." (May 2024)

95 Points - Wine Spectator: 
"Shows typical Monforte muscle along with the structure of the vintage, combined with ripe cherry and plum fruit flavors. Revealing tobacco, mineral and underbrush accents, this red is persistent and solid on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. 150 cases made." - Bruce Sanderson (April 2024)