Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio, Barolo Monprivato 2007

Place: Piemonte, Italy

Grape: Nebbiolo

Vibe: Cuddly

Mascarello is a name that might be familiar, if you're of the Piemonte persuasion. Here’s a Barolo that, for once, is available right in its sweet spot. Dried roses, tar, sandalwood. Pretty much every textbook Nebbiolo note is on full display. Give it time to evolve. It’s both weightless and lingering on the palate. Go hard or go home. ABV: 14.5%