Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Villero Vintage:2021 painfully young Cristal that will

painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience

A vein of fresh apple and grapefruit is tapped to introduce unexpected primary juiciness into the layers of confitured

This is another legendary vintage of Clos Erasmus in the making

the wine continued showing the riper character and more Mediterranean profile of the vineyard

black cherries and crushed blackcurrants notes plus hints of Sichuan pepper

Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Villero Vintage:2021 painfully young Cristal that willModerately saturated medium red. Perfumed aromas of cherry, strawberry, coffee, mocha and flowers. Rich, suave and concentrated; nicely horizontal on the palate, but with its flesh cut byt slightly spiky acidity. The broad finish features dusty tannins and lovely floral persistence. Seems a tad rustic today and in need of patience. Stephen Tanzer