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Bartolo Mascarello

Barolo DOCG - Bartolo Mascarello 2016

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Bartolo Mascarello
Name Barolo DOCG
Variety Nebbiolo
Vintage 2016
Gradation 14.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Roses, spices, red fruits, licorice
Vinification method Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region Piedmont
Production area Langhe
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging Minimum 3 years
Type of cask Large oak barrels
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 18-20°C
Recommended consumption From 5 to 15 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Barolo DOCG by Bartolo Mascarello is a prized and characteristic red wine that fully represents the winemaking tradition of Piedmont. Famous for its robust and complex structure, this wine is made exclusively from selected Nebbiolo grapes, sourced from the Langhe, one of Italy's most renowned wine-producing regions.

In terms of vinification, Bartolo Mascarello's Barolo follows a strictly traditional process, with long maceration of the skins and subsequent aging in large oak barrels. This methodology allows for obtaining a wine with an intense garnet color with orange reflections that elegantly evolves over the years.

On the nose, Bartolo Mascarello's Barolo expresses a complex and deep bouquet, with notes of ripe fruit, spices, tobacco, and leather, merging into a harmonious and persistent ensemble. On the palate, it is rich and fully structured, with finely woven tannins and a long and memorable finish. This wine is an excellent choice to accompany rich dishes, such as red meats, game, and aged cheeses. A masterpiece of balance and intensity, Bartolo Mascarello's Barolo is a wine for meditation, ideal for special occasions and for long aging in the cellar.


The winery

Bartolo Mascarello – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Bartolo Mascarello.

Historic winery in Barolo (Piedmont), renowned for a traditional Barolo made from Nebbiolo; today production is carried on by Maria Teresa Mascarello in keeping with her father's tradition. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartolo_Mascarello)
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italia
Grapes: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Freisa
An iconic Barolo producer known for preserving traditional methods and for Nebbiolo-based labels. Historic vineyards and parcels in Barolo and La Morra. Winemaking with extended maceration and aging in large neutral casks. The winery is managed by Maria Teresa Mascarello, who carries on the tradition of her father Bartolo. Market presence through selected importers and international retailers; distribution is often limited and sought after by collectors.
Winery history
The Mascarello family has been present in the Langhe for generations; Bartolo Mascarello consolidated the winery’s reputation as a bastion of traditional Barolo and, after his death, leadership passed to his daughter Maria Teresa, who maintains the methods inherited from her father.
Production philosophy
A strongly traditional winemaking approach: extended fermentations and macerations, ageing in large neutral casks and a rejection of the widespread use of small barriques. Focus on grape quality and minimal intervention to preserve the expression of the terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is located in the village of Barolo; the grapes are sourced from historic vineyards and from parcels in renowned crus such as Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rué and Rocche dell’Annunziata.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta 2018
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2018
Bibenda 5 Grappoli d'uva 2018
Robert Parker 90+ 2018
Wine Spectator 90+ 2018