COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giuseppe Mascarello
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 2018 is a single-vineyard wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, specifically the Michét clone, grown in the Monprivato vineyard. The Mascarello family, with a history dating back to 1881, has managed this estate for four generations, adhering to traditional winemaking practices. The Monprivato vineyard is notable for its calcareous-clay soils and southwest exposure, contributing to the wine's distinctive character. The 2018 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, resulting in an elegant and structured wine.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€300
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monprivato vineyard acquired by the Mascarello family in 1904.
Fact 02
Uses the specific Michét clone of Nebbiolo.
Fact 03
Vineyard soils are calcareous-clay with active limestone.
Fact 04
Aging occurs in large Slavonian oak casks (foudres).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 2018 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Key techniques include spontaneous fermentation, which utilizes native yeasts for a more nuanced flavor profile, followed by long maceration periods, typically lasting 20 to 40 days, to maximize extraction from the Nebbiolo grapes. The wine then matures for an extended duration, usually 24 to 30 months, primarily in large Slavonian oak casks (foudres). This aging process is designed to facilitate slow maturation and integration of the wine's components.
