In the glass
What it pairs with
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Braised beef shank
Rich beef matches the cru's firm structure. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the savoury depth. -
Aged Bra cheese
Hard cheese mirrors the mineral grip.
How to serve Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero
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. Braised beef shank, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Bra cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Villero is a great central Castiglione Falletto cru from which Giuseppe Mascarello has long made a structured traditional Barolo.
- 1970 — Villero bottled as a single-vineyard Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 180 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero
What does Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Villero cru in Castiglione Falletto, a structured, savoury traditional Barolo from one of the zone's great central hills.
When should I drink Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero?
Drink 10 to 35 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 Villero?
Braised beef shank is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Bra cheese. Rich beef matches the cru's firm structure.
What grapes are in Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.