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Bartolo Mascarello
バルトロ・マスカレッロ
The last guardian of traditional, uncompromising Barolo.
An iconic traditional Barolo producer, the last estate to produce single-label blended Barolo from multiple vineyards (Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rue, Rocche dell'Annunziata), of extraordinary complexity.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate traditional, terroir-driven Nebbiolo with exceptional aging potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why does Bartolo Mascarello blend grapes from different vineyards?
- The estate believes that blending Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rué (Barolo commune) and Rocche dell'Annunziata (La Morra commune) creates a more complex, balanced, and complete expression of Barolo than any single-vineyard bottling could offer alone.
- Does Bartolo Mascarello use modern winemaking techniques?
- No. The winery, famous for its hand-painted 'No Barrique, No Berlusconi' label, strictly adheres to traditional methods: long macerations and aging in large Slavonian oak botti, rejecting small French barriques entirely.
- How long should I age a Bartolo Mascarello Barolo?
- These wines are built for long-term aging and typically need at least 10 to 20 years from the vintage date to reach their peak, often drinking well for decades beyond that.
- Who runs Bartolo Mascarello today, and does the estate have a website?
- The estate has been run since 2005 by Bartolo's daughter, Maria Teresa Mascarello, who upholds his traditionalist philosophy. True to that ethos, the winery has never operated an official website or online store.