COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Monprivato from Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio is a distinguished Italian red wine from Piedmont, crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The Monprivato vineyard, located in Castiglione Falletto at 280 meters above sea level, is a historic site characterized by calcareous marl soils. The Mascarello family has a four-generation history of winemaking, with Mauro Mascarello known for his traditionalist approach. The 2017 vintage, despite a hot and dry summer, yielded a wine with notable floral character and freshness. The wine is recognized for its elegance and significant aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€273
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monprivato is a first-category historic vineyard in Barolo.
Fact 02
Some vines in Monprivato are said to date back to 1666.
Fact 03
The wine is named after Maurizio Mascarello, the first family member to acquire land in Monprivato.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage surprised with its floral notes despite a hot, dry summer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Monprivato is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Following harvest, the Nebbiolo grapes undergo fermentation with a floating cap for 20 to 25 days. This process is followed by approximately 30 months of aging in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels. The estate's approach emphasizes allowing the terroir to express itself through meticulous vineyard management and a hands-off winemaking philosophy.
