November Online Part II
Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 November 2021
Wine: Italy and Spain
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About this Item
The Giuseppe Mascarello family have been growing and producing wines for more than a century and a half, first as farmers running the Manescotto estate in the village of La Morra for the marchesa Giulia Colbert Faletti di Barolo, and then on their own property since the late 1800s. The Mascarello property extends over 15 hectares of vineyards, all located within the Barolo appellation of Piedmont. Today, Mauro Mascarello, who has been winemaker since the late ‘60s, is the last remaining pioneer of the great Barolo generation that included Giovanni Conterno and Bartolo Mascarello. In 1970, Mauro was behind the creation of property’s famous, single-vineyard Barolo from the great Monprivato vineyard in 1970.
Critics Ratings
‘Elegant and complex, this gorgeous wine is all about finesse, offering enticing aromas of rose petal, iris, perfumed berry, baking spices, anise and chopped aromatic herbs. The structured but silky palate seamlessly melds together juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon, clove, licorice and tobacco while bright acidity and ultrafine tannins provide the framework. It's already tempting and impeccably balanced but will be even better in a few years. Drink 2018–2030.’ - Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, 99/100 (Nov 2015)
‘Mauro Mascarello does not disappoint with his stunning 2010 Barolo Monprivato. This is an impeccable expression from Castiglione Falletto that imparts an immense sense of purity and elegance. The bouquet opens slowly to reveal pressed flower, cola, dried ginger, forest fruit and balsam herb. This is a magnificent expression of Nebbiolo that changes and shifts each time you come back to contemplate its aromas. That magical fluidity is also present in the mouth. The wine presents silky tannins and crisp fruit flavors. Given the sheer quality on display now, you can count on Barolo Monprivato to continue a slow and successful evolution in your cellar. This is a true beauty.’ - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 97/100 (Jun 2015)
Provenance
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