Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 12 to 40 years from vintage.
vintage12 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1970: Monprivato established as a single-vineyard Barolo

Facts

Producer
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio · visiting guide
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.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine single vineyard still red

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