1998 Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo, Monprivato 1x750ml

Robert Parker 92

The 1998 Monprivato from Giuseppe Mascarello perfectly embodies the quality of the vintage. This is a relatively slender, accessible Monprivato, yet all of the elements are perfectly in balance. The sweet aromatics meld seamlessly into a soft palate of fruit framed by ripe, silky tannins. The 1998 is a great introduction to Monprivato, and is one of the more beautiful, harmonious and accessible wines of the vintage. Today, the 1998 does not appear to be built for the long haul, but I wouldn’t be entirely surprised if I am underestimating the wine’s potential longevity given how gracefully wines of lesser vintages have aged. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017. [Antonio Galloni, 30/03/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017