Giuseppe Mascarello
Barolo Monprivato Riserva Ca d'Morisso 2017
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | The wine is then aged in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for about 40 months. |
- Vintage and origin: 2017, 100% Nebbiolo Michet from Monprivato, Castiglione Falletto
- Vinification: fermentation for 20–26 days, maturation for 40 months in Slavonian oak
- Colour and aromas: garnet red with orange highlights, notes of fruit, spices and flowers
- Accolades: austere, full-bodied, persistent finish; 97 points from Wine Spectator
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 18°C; ideal with red meats, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Riserva Monprivato Ca’ d’Morissio by Giuseppe Mascarello is a structured and highly prestigious red wine, made from Nebbiolo grapes of the rare Michet biotype. In the glass, it displays a garnet red hue enriched with vivid orange highlights. On the nose, it reveals a complex and profound aromatic profile, characterised by a fruity and spicy bouquet, accompanied by elegant floral notes. On the palate, it offers excellent body, supported by a solid structure and a vigorous character that define its austere and full style. Its long and satisfying persistence makes it the ideal companion for dishes based on red meats, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The origin of this Barolo Riserva lies in the heart of Piedmont, in the renowned Monprivato subzone located in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto. This specific wine-growing area imparts a well-defined and widely recognisable territorial character to the wine. The agronomic peculiarities of the cru translate into a sip with a solid structural framework and remarkable ageing potential, capable of evolving optimally for decades. Proper horizontal storage in the cellar, protected from direct light and temperature fluctuations, preserves the elegance of this profound red wine.
How it is produced
The production process begins with careful green thinning in summer to optimise the ripening of the bunches before harvest. In the cellar, a traditional submerged cap fermentation takes place, lasting about three or four weeks, to ensure balanced extraction. The wine matures in Slavonian oak barrels for around forty months. This lengthy ageing consolidates the tannic structure in preparation for subsequent release. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature of 18°C.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo DOCG Riserva Monprivato Ca’ d’Morissio 2017 by Giuseppe Mascarello, a historic winery founded in 1881, is a masterpiece awarded 97 points by Wine Spectator. The Nebbiolo grapes of the rare Michet biotype, selected through careful summer thinning, mature for around 40 months during a lengthy ageing process in Slavonian oak. This meticulous artisanal care delivers an austere and elegant sip, capable of expressing an extraordinary ageing potential estimated between 25 and 30 years, while preserving the excellence of the Piedmontese territory intact.
Awards
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2017
97/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1881
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Mascarello, Donato Lanati
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 12
The members of the Giuseppe Mascarello family have been involved in viticulture for more than a century and a half, first as massagers of the Marquis Giulia Colbert Faletti of Barolo, in the management of the Manescotto Manor in the Commune of La Morra, then in the late 1800s on his own. Read more
| Name | Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato Riserva Ca d'Morisso 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giuseppe Mascarello |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo DOCG Riserva Monprivato Ca’ d’Morissio 2017 by Giuseppe Mascarello, a historic winery founded in 1881, is a masterpiece awarded 97 points by Wine Spectator. The Nebbiolo grapes of the rare Michet biotype, selected through careful summer thinning, mature for around 40 months during a lengthy ageing process in Slavonian oak. This meticulous artisanal care delivers an austere and elegant sip, capable of expressing an extraordinary ageing potential estimated between 25 and 30 years, while preserving the excellence of the Piedmontese territory intact. |
| Origin | Monprivato® subzone, in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto (CN) |
| Harvest | Towards mid-October |
| Fermentation | 20–26 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation using the traditional method (20–26 days) with submerged cap; ageing in medium-capacity Slavonian oak barrels for about 40 months |
| Wine making | Selected grapes after summer green thinning; traditional fermentation for 20–26 days with submerged cap; subsequent ageing in medium-capacity Slavonian oak barrels for about 40 months. |
| Aging | The wine is then aged in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for about 40 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |