The 2016 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Ca’ d’Morissio is a monumental expression of Nebbiolo, offering extraordinary aromatic complexity with notes of dried rose petals, tar, redcurrant, wild strawberry, licorice, and sweet spices. Layers of orange zest, tea leaves, and earthy minerality emerge with air. The palate is both powerful and supremely elegant, with finely woven tannins, vibrant acidity, and a core of concentrated red fruit. Its structure and balance promise decades of graceful evolution, marking it as a true collector’s wine from one of Barolo’s greatest vintages.
Mascarello, Giuseppe Description
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio is one of Barolo’s most revered and historic estates, with origins dating back to the late 19th century. Still family-run, the winery is synonymous with the Monprivato vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, considered one of the most exceptional crus in the region. Farming is meticulous, with an emphasis on low yields, traditional long macerations, and extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks. This classicist approach produces Nebbiolo of profound depth, finesse, and longevity, wines that are as much a reflection of place as they are of time-honored craftsmanship. The Ca’ d’Morissio bottling, sourced from the oldest vines within Monprivato, is the pinnacle of the estate’s production.
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