2017 Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato Barolo [WA96][WS94][V93]

Producer: Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio 
Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 
Varietal: Nebbiolo 
Year: 2017 

Wine Advocate, 96 Points 

"This wine is full of surprises. From a hot vintage, the Giuseppe Mascarello 2017 Barolo Monprivato is unexpectedly floral, initially, more than it is fruity. Indeed. it shows hardly any sign of the challenges associated with a very dry summer season. Nebbiolo maintains its balance and freshness with an interlude of wild rose and lilac that moves progressively toward cassis, wild cherry and raspberry. The fruit is framed by savory notes of tobacco, rust and autumnal leaf. An elegant mineral note also appears." 

Wine Spectator, 94 Points 

"Though firm, this has a beam of cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors. Linear, elegant and balanced, but will need more time to fully open and reveal all the facets. Fine ripeness, freshness and vibrant fruit on the long finish. Best from 2025." 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The 2017 Barolo Monprivato is elegant, classy and nuanced. Crushed red berry fruit, spice and blood orange lend and exotic flair to this silky, mid-weight Barolo. The 2017 loses some of its persistence with air, but it offers tons of immediacy and sheer allure." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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