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Mascarello Grandeur Barbera D'alba 2012 Wine Review

Mascarello Grandeur Barbera D'alba 2012

Mascarello Grandeur  Barbera D'alba  2012

Piedmont D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $20.00

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Mascarello

Agent: VinoLuna

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A robust northern Italian red wine with aromas of black cherry and smoke on the nose and palate. Polished tannins. Serve with grilled meats.

Barbera D'alba food pairings: braised, boiled and stewed meats, game and very strongly-flavoured cheeses.

This Mascarello Grandeur Barbera D'alba 2012 was reviewed on January 10, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This wine shines with authentic Italian tomato rich dishes and thin crust pizza. Chiselled and rustic, balanced with great acidity, medium fruit and medium tannins. Medium finish with persistence of tart cherry and a hint of leather. Rated 89/100.
Colour: strong purplish color.
Nose: red fruits, with hints of strawberry; warm woody note.
Taste: full-bodied, yet velvety structure; barrel ageing increases the wine life and enriches it with typical barrel toasting aromas, roast coffee, vanilla and chocolate.

Source: Agent (Vinoluna)

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