March 4, 2024 - This was a much better showing than my previous bottle. It took a lot of air to get there, but this really was beautiful. Classic Monprivato with bright red fruit and floral perfume. Wonderfully elegant and pure with great balance. Very excited that this wine seems to be going in the right direction.
March 1, 2024 - (100% Nebbiolo aus aus der begehrten Monopollage von Mascarello in Castiglione Falletto, wo kalkige Böden vorherschen. 14.5% Alkohol) Helles Rubinrot, dezente Orangetöne. Der Duft ist schlicht genial, feminin, hellfruchtig, florale Noten nach Veilchen und getrockneten Rosen, ein Barolo-Parfüm sondergleichen, eine Droge, direkt nach dem Entkorken voll da, entwickelt sich dieser Duft mit Luft zu einem wahren Gedicht, grandios. Im Gaumen elegant, feingliedrig, trotz der Hitze dieses Jahrgangs wirkt der Wein frisch und leichtfüssig, das Terroir spricht Bände, das Tannin ist von höchster Güte, die Säuer stimmt, grosse Harmonie, sehr gute Länge, würziges Finale nach Lebkuchengewürzen und wiederum roten Kirschen. Das ist schon ziemlich grosses Barolo-Kino. Der Wein hat Reserven für 10 Jahre aber hey, sowas muss man echt nicht lagern sondern einfach geniessen! 95 vvPunkte
February 11, 2024 - Light in color and body but in no way lack of depth and concentration. Rose, cherry, smoky wood, spice, and good amount of mineral. Fine tannins and high acidity. Balanced and Long finish. Great wine.
January 21, 2024 - Piemonte et al (Winechester): This is more like it. A typically lovely bottle from a generous fellow diner. Someone described it as "giggle juice" and while this is a serious wine, the description is also fair.
August 13, 2023 - Needed to decant for at least two hours. Opens up nicely. nice balance of fruit and tannins. lighter in color
March 18, 2023 - Light Barolo. Feminine. Rose petal. Cherry. Light tannins
February 10, 2023 - At La Cabotte with AW and FC. Youthful, aromatic, pure red fruit - tinned strawberry, red cherry, flroals, attarcive herbal egde. Medium bodied, fine boned with piercing pure red fruit, vibrant acids, long finish. Lovely.
December 16, 2022 - Drunk at river cafe with truffle taglierini . Quite light. Red dark fruit and violets. Interesting on the nose but more simple on the p. Very good but I am not sure it’s really worth the price tag. Fun nonetheless. Btl 8584.
November 9, 2022 - 16/09/07/06/04/03/01/99/98 vertical. The heat and ripeness of the vintage shows and the slightly roasted fruit and higher alcohol levels poke out and distract. Probably a well and good bottle on its own, but not of the same caliber as other vintages. Not one I'd keep for too long in the cellar as time won't help.
November 9, 2022 - Monprivato dinner at Osteria Langhe (Chicago, IL): No. 6559. A very pretty, if slightly ripe, nose showing a distinct hint of strawberry. Bright and pure, with very clean fruit here. Surprisingly light for the ripe vintage, this is quite elegant right now, but the palate does show some angularity from slightly unintegrated tannins. There is a slight raisinated note on the finish that really keeps this from becoming a standout wine.