Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Monprivato 2013 Chateau de Bonnezeaux The nose poached apples

The nose poached apples

This old vine Shiraz has been co-fermented with a little Zibibbo (Muscat) and the result is fantastic

bursting with energy

liquorice and sweet spices

this is a stunning wine with great richness

Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Monprivato 2013 Chateau de Bonnezeaux The nose poached applesJust mid ruby. Needs to take a very deep breath. At first malt and brooding cherry. With aeration the mists lift. Cherry with hints of sweet liquorice and cinnamon bark. Minerally iodine hints. Still embryonic with compact fruit but with a sensational balance between supple acidity, compact fruit and super fine long tannins sticking to the palate. Walter Speller, jancisrobinson. com (18)