Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 1970: Villero bottled as a single-vineyard Barolo

Facts

Producer
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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

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