About this wine
Bartolo Mascarello Barolo is the quintessential expression of traditional Piedmontese winemaking. Produced from a blend of prestigious vineyards including Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rué, and Rocche di La Morra, this wine eschews modern techniques in favor of long macerations and aging in large Slavonian oak botti. It is renowned for its extraordinary elegance, complexity, and longevity, offering a profound aromatic profile of dried roses, tar, red berries, and earthy spices. It remains a benchmark for purists who value historical authenticity and terroir transparency over extraction.
This is a powerful, structured wine that demands patience; decant it for several hours before serving to fully appreciate its beauty.
Sommelier's Note
"This is an absolute masterpiece of traditional Barolo. You must experience it at least once in your life to understand the true soul of Nebbiolo."
Food Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with rich meat dishes such as braised beef, game, and truffle-infused pasta. It also complements aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano.
When to drink it
Ideal for milestone celebrations, serious wine tastings, or intimate dinners where the wine can be the centerpiece of the evening.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.0
- Price Range
- ¥50,000-80,000
Terroir & Winemaking
The wine undergoes traditional long maceration in concrete tanks, followed by aging in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks for approximately 24-30 months. No new oak is used, and the wine is bottled unfiltered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- It tastes of dried roses, tar, leather, and red cherries with firm, integrated tannins.
- What should I pair it with?
- It pairs perfectly with rich, savory dishes like braised meats, truffles, and aged cheeses.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- It requires at least 10 years of aging from the vintage date to reach its peak maturity.
- How is it different from other Barolos?
- Unlike many modern Barolos, Bartolo Mascarello blends fruit from multiple top vineyards in a single label, preserving the traditional Barolo style of complexity over single-vineyard expression.
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