Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Santo Stefano di Perno other_regions torrefaction

torrefaction

Inky in color

The intensely mineral-driven flavors possess a mouth feel of pure silk thanks to the ample amount of dry extract that buffers well the very firm and bright acidity that supports the transparent

Terrific and worth a close look

Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Santo Stefano di Perno other_regions torrefactionGood deep red. Ripe but distinctly wild nose hints at strawberry and musky roast coffee. Then a bit lower pitched in the mouth than the Villero and much more tannic on the back end. A somewhat rustic leathery element currently dominates underlying fruit. I'm not wild for the oak treatment here, which gives the finish a dry edge. Stephen Tanzer