Had these two G. Mascarello wines quite recently (separate occasions) and was positively surprised by the Barbera, usually not my favorite grape though in the right hands/sites I like it quite a lot. The usually great 2004 Toetto was unfortunately an off bottle - no recovery from the oxidative notes over the following days.
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2005 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barbera d'Alba Superiore Santo Stefano di Perno - Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba Superiore (19-12-2022)
Started off a bit tired and disjointed (PnP, drank over 3 days) and didn't open up until the second day. Freshened and sharpened up completely and firing on all cylinders.
Dusty tannins, fresh acidity and flavors of spices, red/dark cherries, blackberries, citrus fruit notes. In addition there is something I can't put my finger on but makes me think about incense.
A long salivating finish, and the tannin structure becomes more pronounce over time, yet silky. Amaro notes develops in the finish. (92 points)
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2004 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Langhe Freisa Toetto - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC (19-12-2022)
Unfortunately quite oxidized notes, however the underlaying taste profile shows great - reminding me of previous bottles had. Makes me positively optimistic that this was an off bottle.
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