Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio 'Santo Stefano di Perno', Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020

Since time immemorial Nebbiolo has been the most highly-prized vine and the wine-growing emblem of Alba and the Langa, and when it is matched with a great wine-making terroir it is capable of expressing itself at sublime levels in wines of remarkable personality, intense bouquet, great smooth tannins, and outstanding possibilities of evolution and resistance over time.

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.

Cru Perno is located in the eastern side of the commune of Monforte d’Alba, noted for having more compact and dark soils, giving wines more complexity. The Mascarello winery owns about one hectare in the best exposed part of the vineyard, the Santo Stefano sub-zone. 

Renowned for yielding juicier wines, with primary aromas and sweeter tannins. The wine in this case was aged for 3 years in medium-large casks. Ripe with macerated plum and cherry flavors this red also evokes eucalyptus iron tar and tobacco notes. It's firm and dense with a mix of savory and fruity elements on the ironclad finish. 

Red meats in general, game, mature cheeses.