Arriving Next Week:
GIUSEPPE MASCARELLO 2009 Barolo Monprivato $110 95 pts.
The arrival of Monprivato completes the "holy trinity" of the ultimat
e, traditional Barolos: RINALDI, CONTERNO, and MASCARELLO.
With vineyards in three of the most prestigious villages: Barolo (Rinaldi),
Serralunga (Conterno), and Castiglione Falletto (Mascarello), this trio of Barolos are generally meant "for the ages" or for future generation's enjoyment. But not the 2009s -- they are a "right now" wine ready to drink in these impatient times. (If you're not sure, just use your Coravin.)
2009 GIUSEPPE MASCARELLO Barolo Monprivato 95 pts. $110 $93.50 Seamless balance, majestic elegance. A
2009 GIUSEPPE RINALDI Barolo Brunate-LeCoste 96 pts. $125 $106.25 Rich, fabulously exotic, gorgeous structure.
2009 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barolo Cascina Francia 96 pts. $160 $136 Stunning, spectacular, lush and full (includes declassified Monfortino - not made in 2009)
The "holy trinity" of Barolo -- SAVE in a mixed case of 6 or 12!
Mixed 6 pack - 2 of each wine: $671.50
Mixed 12 bottle case, 4 of each wine: $1,343
also arriving:
2011 MASCARELLO Dolcetto d'Alba "Santo Stefano di Perno" $25. Great deep winter red. Wild herbs, dark fruit, violets in a characteristic rustic style. Enjoy with roasted meats, pasta, flatbread.