2005 Barolo Monprivato

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Mauro Mascarello did not bottle his flagship Riserva, Ca' d' Morissio in 2005. While that decision alone does not always translate into higher quality for Monprivato, it does in the 2005, a Barolo that continues to impress. My only regret is not having bought more of the 2005 when it was first released.

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Mauro Mascarello didn't make a Barolo Villero in 2005 because this fruit picked after the rain got too ripe and was affected by botrytis. But Mascarello is much happier about his flagship Monprivato. "The 2005s are less powerful than the 2004s, but they're as complex and dense," he told me. "And they're more perfumed and agreeable for early drinking, even if they will also age well." As in recent years, I find the Barolo Monprivato (and the Ca d'Morrisio, from a portion of the Monprivato hillside replanted in 1988 with a selected clone of michet) to be the highlights in this cellar. But I must add that the barberas I tasted in September showed less of the sometimes-offputting pungent herbal character of past vintages, which is all to the good.

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Proprietor Mauro Mascarello has turned out two very pretty 2005 Barolos, but did not bottle his Villero as he waited until after the rains to pick the fruit and by that time the quality in the vineyard had been compromised. There is also no Cà d'Morissio in 2005, as that juice was blended into the Monprivato. Although Mascarello is best known for his Barolos, his entry-level wines also merit serious consideration. Although Mascarello's Barberas aren't as well-priced as they once were, they are capable of delivering tons of class and elegance. Readers who want to learn more about this iconic Barolo estate may want to check out my recent article on this site.

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