Barolo Monprivato Riserva

Aromas of camphor, crushed berry, dried rose, new leather and red berry form the quintessential Nebbiolo nose on this stunning ethereal wine. Elegantly structured and loaded with tension, the radiant palate delivers juicy red cherry, cranberry, star anise and tobacco framed in firm polished tannins. It's beautifully balanced, with bright acidity. It's already drinking beautifully but hold for even more complexity. Drink 2020–2040. Kerin O’Keefe

Cascina Mascarello or Cà d'Morissio in the Piedmontese dialect is a single block in the Monprivato vineyard from a special single clone of nebbiolo. The nose is floral with waxy, meaty, cherry jam, tobacco, liquorice, cooked carrot, tar, sage and dried herb aromas. Dry, full and round but somewhat austere with good acidity. Prune, smoky, rooty, cherry, liquorice, meaty, tobacco, resin, tar flavours. Gripp-y and still young, this needs 3-15 years. There is intensity and finesse here but it of gaminess. Try it with venison.