Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio Monprivato Barolo 2021

Viticulture: Hand harvested towards the middle of October. Estate-grown bunches thinned during the summer undergo traditional-style, floating cap fermentation for 20/25 days. Vinification: Estate-grown bunches thinned during the summer undergo traditional-style, floating cap fermentation for 20/25 days. Aging: The wine is then matured in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for around 38 months. Vineyard: The Mauro Mascarello family MONPRIVATO vineyard is located in the village of Castiglione Falletto, and is a classic prime medium-hillside site stretching over six hectares (15 acres) at 280 metres above sea level, in the heart of the Barolo wine-growing area. It is historic vineyard, as is confirmed by old land registry archives dating back to 1666. Orientation: Southwest.