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Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 1999

wa95

BN#241150

Mascarello

Mascarello’s Monopole vineyard, Monprivato, in the commune of Castiglione Faletto, produces one of Piedmont’s most complex, singular and long-lived expressions of Nebbiolo. The steep hillside vineyard is comprised of nearly 100% calcaire soils. As a result, the wine shows incredible power and finesse.

Wine Advocate

The stunning 1999 Barolo Monprivato remains one of my favorite recent vintages of this wine, and my impression is that it will one day be regarded as one of the great Monprivatos of all time. Made in a rich, almost opulent style for this wine, the 1999 displays heady aromas of roses and sweet fruit, along with a more full-bodied profile than the 2001, with generous amounts of ripe fruit, outstanding length, exquisitely well-integrated tannins and a finish that lasts forever. As it sits in the glass, notes of minerals and tobacco gradually emerge to complete this magnificent Barolo. It is not to be missed. 95+/Anticipated maturity: 2009-2024.

Score: 95. —Antonio Galloni, October 2006.