1997 Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo, Monprivato 1x75cl

Vinous 96

The 1997 Barolo Monprivato (magnum) is fabulous. Exotic, rich and heady in the glass, the 1997 is a great example of the best this warm, dry vintage had to offer. Voluptuous, racy contours wrap around a core of dark red fruit. Interestingly, in this vintage and from magnum, the straight Monprivato and Ca d’Morissio are quite similar. The vintage marker is quite strong. [Antonio Galloni, 01/12/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2037

Robert Parker 90

Mauro Mascarello’s 1997s are among the most structured wines I have tasted from this vintage.A Perhaps caught at an awkward moment, the 1997 did not enjoy a particularly strong showing, despite having been decanted for over five hours.A It is a massively endowed, concentrated Barolo, packed with ripe dark fruit and fierce tannins which make it hard to fully evaluate.A A A However, this wine’s strong track record, as well as its aging potential (see Issue 3 and 4), gives me no cause for concern with regards the wine’s future.A In addition, Mascarello’s 1997 Riserva Ca’ d’Morissio has been nothing short of stunning on the three occasions I have tasted it so far. [Antonio Galloni, 30/04/2007]