In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
The braise meets the cru's structure and red-fruit perfume. -
Roast pheasant
Delicate game suits Monprivato's finesse. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the wine's red-cherry lift.
How to serve Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Roast pheasant, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Monprivato in Castiglione Falletto is the historic cru of Giuseppe Mascarello, vinified as a single vineyard since the early 1970s and a reference point for classic Barolo.
- 1970 — Monprivato established as a single-vineyard Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 350 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
What does Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The Monprivato cru in Castiglione Falletto, a near-monopole of Giuseppe Mascarello, gives a benchmark traditional Barolo of perfume, finesse and remarkable longevity.
When should I drink Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato?
Drink 12 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pheasant and Aged Castelmagno. The braise meets the cru's structure and red-fruit perfume.
What grapes are in Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.