Barolo Monprivato Giuseppe Mascarello 2020 (750ML)

96 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator - HOT WINE Wine Spectator Insider: "Exuding strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral aromas and flavors, this elegant red is vigorous yet shows superb harmony and equilibrium. Vibrant acidity and refined tannins lend support as the aftertaste echoes the red fruit notes. Best from 2028 through 2045..." 01/29/25

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe: "The fragrant 2020 Monprivato boasts enticing floral aromas of rose and violet that mix with ripe berry, dark spice, crushed mint and whiffs of underbrush and sun-warmed hay. On the full-bodied, delicious palate, velvety tannins wrap around succulent red cherry, raspberry compote, blood orange and star anise before an almost salty close. While it’s already almost accessible, a trait of the vintage, it has the freshness, energy and fruit to go strong for years. Drink 2026–2038..." 12/24

94 Points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate: "Owing to a warm and sunny vintage, the Giuseppe Mascarello 2020 Barolo Monprivato reveals a soft and generous personality. I would describe this as a more accessible Barolo overall, with silky tannins and a very pleasurable display of bright cherry fruit, cassis, sweet almond and blue flower. It appears lifted and bright to the palate and tastes great straight out of the gate. However, it has the stuffing for aging if you choose...." 01/30/25

98 Points, Antonio Galloni, VINOUS: "The 2020 Barolo Monprivato is without question one of the finest wines to emerge from these cellars in many years. Translucent and layered, with captivating textural depth, the 2020 is positively stellar. Bright red-toned fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper, blood orange and dried rose petal come alive in the glass. This statuesque Barolo simply has it all. It's great to see the Mascarello family making truly pedigreed wines once again. To find a Monprivato of this exceptionally high level, readers will have to go back to the 1989. That's how outstanding the 2020 is...The 2020 Barolo Monprivato takes things to another level entirely, one not seen here since the epic 1989. Hopefully these two Barolos represent the opening of a new chapter here. Mascarello’s Barolo Monprivato is one of the most iconic wines of Piedmont, Italy and the world. As such, its success speaks for the entire region. Bravo!..." 09/30/25