Bartolo Mascarello
Barolo 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 3 years in large oak or chestnut casks (not in barriques) and refined in the bottle for several months. |
- Magnum Format 1.5 L: suitable for slow maturation and prolonged storage
- Grape Variety and Origin: 100% Nebbiolo from La Morra in the Langhe (400–900 m)
- Traditional Vinification: fermentation and maceration lasting almost two months
- Ageing: three years in large oak or chestnut casks, without the use of barriques
- Tasting Notes: garnet red colour; intense ethereal aroma, austere and velvety taste
Description
What kind of wine it is
This still red wine from Piedmont is made from Nebbiolo grapes. In the glass, it reveals a garnet red colour, enhanced by orange reflections. On the nose, it expresses an ethereal and intense profile, introducing a sip that is austere and velvety, capable of ensuring remarkable longevity. Thanks to its structure, this expression pairs harmoniously with meat dishes, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The cultivation takes place in La Morra, in the Langhe, with vineyards situated between 400 and 900 metres above sea level. The grapes come from four historic plots: Cannubi, Ruè, San Lorenzo, and Rocche dell’Annunziata, skilfully blended during vinification. The Bartolo Mascarello winery, founded in 1918, enhances the characteristics of the Piedmontese terroir by following an agricultural process that respects the vocation of this renowned hilly region.
How it is produced
The production process involves a fermentation with a long maceration of almost two months, which encourages a slow polyphenolic extraction. Subsequently, the wine matures for three years in large oak or chestnut barrels, strictly excluding the use of barriques to enhance the varietal notes of the grape. At the end of the period in wood, a carefully measured refinement in the bottle completes the production cycle before the final rest.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1918 in La Morra, the Bartolo Mascarello winery celebrates the tradition of the Langhe with this majestic Barolo Magnum 2020. In this prestigious 1.5-litre format, ideal for ensuring extraordinary longevity, this monumental red is made from pure Nebbiolo grapes. After a long maceration of almost two months, the wine matures for three years in large oak or chestnut barrels, strictly avoiding the use of barriques. The result is a masterpiece with a robust and velvety sip, boasting international accolades with scores up to 97/100.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
97/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1918
- Oenologist: Maria Teresa Mascarello, Alessandro Bovio
- Bottles produced: 30.000
- Hectares: 5
In the 60s he took the reins of his son Bartolo, who with passion, professionalism and personality made a decisive turning point in production, remaining far from the French fashions. The historic and legendary cellar is now managed by the daughter of Bartolo, Maria Teresa Mascarello.
The company that represents Langarola tradition par excellence is located in the center of Barolo, where the cru Cannubi, Ruè and San Lorenzo, together with the Rocche dell'Annunziata in the municipality of La Morra, are cultivated in a natural way, vinified with long macerations and wise aging in large oak barrels and then bottled with a single label without indulging in the production of separate labels for each vineyard. Read more
| Name | Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Magnum 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bartolo Mascarello |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1918 in La Morra, the Bartolo Mascarello winery celebrates the tradition of the Langhe with this majestic Barolo Magnum 2020. In this prestigious 1.5-litre format, ideal for ensuring extraordinary longevity, this monumental red is made from pure Nebbiolo grapes. After a long maceration of almost two months, the wine matures for three years in large oak or chestnut barrels, strictly avoiding the use of barriques. The result is a masterpiece with a robust and velvety sip, boasting international accolades with scores up to 97/100. |
| Origin | La Morra (provincia di Cuneo), Langhe |
| Fermentation | Almost two months |
| Production technique | Fermentation and long maceration (almost two months) according to ancient local traditions |
| Wine making | Produced according to ancient local traditions: harvesting of the grapes and long maceration (almost two months) with fermentation and maceration together of the grapes from the Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Ruè and Rocche dell’Annunziata crus; aged for 3 years in large oak or chestnut casks (not in barriques) and refined in bottle for several months. |
| Aging | Aged for 3 years in large oak or chestnut casks (not in barriques) and refined in the bottle for several months. |
| Year production | 30000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |