2017 Barolo, Monprivato, Mascarello Giuseppe & Figlio, Piedmont, Italy

Perfectly pale ruby in hue, the 2017 Barolo Monprivato opens with a gentle bouquet of little scarlet strawberries with hints of mint and wildflowers. That lightness of touch continues onto the palate, where the fruit profile expands to include redcurrants and summer herbs, lovely weight in the mouth with plenty of volume, perfectly balanced by crisp acidity and fine tannins, stamping the assurance that this wine will age well over the next decade and more. A delightfully poised Monprivato, this suits the vintage profile perfectly.

Chris Pollington, Senior Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd