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2020 Barolo, Villero, Mascarello Giuseppe & Figlio, Piedmont, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Nebbiolo
Not ready (Drink 2027 - 2053)
Monica Larner
93/100
Product: 20208012078

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2020 Barolo, Villero, Mascarello Giuseppe & Figlio, Piedmont, Italy

Description

Another superb vineyard in Castiglione Falletto (0.6 hectare owned), with sandier soils producing a more forward style of Barolo. This tends to be a relatively approachable Barolo in its youth. 

A very pretty brick red colour and equally attractive red fruit notes, tinged with a hint of liquorice, on the bouquet. It is gorgeous on the palate and so easy to drink even at this early stage, with notes of summer red fruit, strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant, all vying for attention along with summer herbs and liquorice. Lovely weight and, perfectly judged acidity and fine, elegant tannins bring it all into focus on the long, elegant finish. It is a beautiful wine in all senses.

Chris Pollington, Senior Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 14.5%
Maturity Not ready (2027 - 2053)
Grape List Nebbiolo
Body Full Bodied
Producer Giuseppe Mascarello e Figli

Critics reviews

Monica Larner 93/100

Showing bold ripeness with strawberry and sweet raspberry aromas, the Giuseppe Mascarello 2020 Barolo Villero is more reflective of the hot vintage than the other wines in this flight. The bouquet shows hints of white raisin and dried plum. But you also get the salty, mineral notes that distinguish Castiglione Falletto. In fact, they are central to the personality of this accessible wine.

Villero ferments in cement and remains in contact with the skin for 16 to 18 days, or even up to 21 days in certain vintages. Oak ageing was reduced by a few months in 2020, and the wine was put in bottle earlier than usual. I recommend a near or medium-term drinking window.

Drink 2025 - 2040
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jan 2025)

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