Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero 2019 (750ML)

96 KO / 95 WS / 17.5 JR

The gorgeous 2019 Villero from Giuseppe Mascarello is a quintessential expression of this famed site. Combining strength and finesse, it opens with enticing aromas of iris, wild rose, botanical herb and hay while the linear, savory palate delivers cranberry, sour cherry, star anise and blood orange. It’s still youthfully austere, with vibrant acidity and firm tannins. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2029–2039. Abv: 14% Kerin O’Keefe

This is round and fleshy, yet remains on the elegant side, sporting cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral flavors. Reveals the refined and detailed side of Barolo, with superb harmony if perhaps not the length of others from the vintage. Best from 2027 through 2046.—B.S., Wine Spectator

Castiglione Falletto. Lustrous pale ruby. At first, earth and stone on the nose that is still a little backward. Juicy raspberry and cranberry fruit that becomes a little vibrant on the long, focused finish with long, fine, gravelly tannins. Great structure and truly elegant.-Walter Speller, JancisRobinson