Tasting Notes
The 2016 Ca d’Morissio Riserva is nothing short of a benchmark Barolo, capturing the essence of Monprivato at its most profound. It unfurls slowly in the glass, with a haunting perfume of rose petal, blood orange, fine spice and crushed herbs layered over pure red fruits. On the palate it is at once powerful and supremely elegant – the tannins fine-grained yet authoritative, carrying flavours of dark cherry, pomegranate, sweet tobacco and balsamic lift. There is remarkable depth here, with waves of minerality and savoury nuance that speak to both site and season.
The finish is endless, resonating with floral, spice and earth tones long after the last sip. A wine of great breeding and poise, the 2016 will demand patience – a true Riserva to cellar for decades, where its full majesty will be revealed. - Chris L
The members of the Giuseppe Mascarello family have been growing wines for more than a century and a half, first as farmers running the Manescotto estate in the village of La Morra for the marchesa Giulia Colbert Faletti di Barolo, and then on their own property since the late 1800s. The Mascarello family property extends over 15 hectares of vineyards, all located within the Barolo wine-growing area. Some, like the Monprivato vineyard, can now be said to be a part of the family history, while the grapes grown on others were first purchased by Mauro before ‚– having had the opportunity to ascertain their quality ‚– he managed to buy the vineyards for the estate.
| Product Type | Wine Red Nebbiolo |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Sub Region | Barolo |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |