Verkostungsnotizen
Vinous 92
The 1998 Barolo Monprivato (magnum) is a delight. Aromatic and soft, with finessed contours, the 1998 is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Sweet dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint and cinnamon are very nicely lifted. This is an especially silky, understated vintage for Monprivato. The 1998 won t be a terribly long-lived wine by the estate s standards, but it is quite attractive today. It s a fabulous way to kick off this dinner.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2028
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.
Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017
