2006 Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato Barolo DOCG, Italy Arretxea 2010 Fausse Piste Post Feast

2010 Fausse Piste Post Feast

three-four days of maceration depending on vintage

The Linda Vista Vineyard was planted back in 1989

The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks and matured on the lees for five months before bottling

These enhance the life and vitality of the soil and plants

2006 Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato Barolo DOCG, Italy Arretxea 2010 Fausse Piste Post FeastFrom the limestoneclay heart of Castiglione Falletto, Monprivato is a single cru Nebbiolo vinified traditionally: long maceration, spontaneous fermentation, and extended aging in large neutral botti. The 2006 vintagestructured, slow evolving, and classically proportionedshows Monprivatos signature interplay of depth and finesse: red cherry, dried orange peel, rose petal, and sweet spices layered over fine, chalky tannins. Still youthful in