Giuseppe Mascarello Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 offers a direct introduction to the grape at the heart of Piedmont’s most celebrated red wines. Made entirely from Nebbiolo, it reflects the estate’s traditional approach: an emphasis on vineyard origin, classic fermentation and measured oak maturation. The result is an appealing way to discover the signature of a historic Langhe producer without choosing a longer-aged Barolo.

Langhe vineyards and the Mascarello family

The estate sources its Langhe Nebbiolo from vineyards around Monforte d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo country. The rolling hills are shaped by soils with limestone, clay and sandy components. These places form part of the story of the Mascarello family, whose winemaking heritage dates back to 1881 and whose best-known bottlings include the Monprivato, Villero and Perno Barolos.

Within this range, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo has a character of its own. It offers a more immediate encounter with the grape than the estate’s long-matured single-vineyard Barolos, while sharing their commitment to a recognisably traditional Piedmontese style. It is a wine for exploring Nebbiolo through the landscape and people who grow it.

Traditional winemaking and careful oak ageing

The grapes are selected and harvested by hand. Fermentation takes place with the skins according to a traditional approach, followed by several months of maturation in medium and large oak casks. Oak supports the wine’s development without imposing an overtly toasted style, allowing the grape’s own character to remain prominent.

The estate’s Langhe Nebbiolo is known for a balance of red-fruit and floral notes, freshness and a clearly defined tannic structure. Rather than relying on sheer weight, it brings together varietal identity and the lively character that makes Nebbiolo such a rewarding partner at the table.

Why choose the 2024 vintage?

The 2024 bottling is an excellent choice for discovering Giuseppe Mascarello before exploring its single-vineyard Barolos, or as part of a tasting comparing different expressions of Nebbiolo. Pair it with fresh egg pasta with meat ragù, Piedmontese filled pasta, roasts, mushrooms and aged cheeses. It also appeals to anyone seeking a classic Langhe red with structure and energy.

Key details

• Producer: Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
• Appellation: Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
• Origin: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
• Vineyard areas: Monforte d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto
• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2024
• Style: dry red wine
• Vinification: traditional fermentation on the skins
• Ageing: several months in oak casks