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Bartolo Mascarello

2001 Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo 1.5L

Italy Nebbiolo Piedmont Barolo 1.5L

Wine Advocate

88

Vinous

96
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2001 Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo 1.5L
Bartolo Mascarello

2001 Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo 1.5L

Italy Nebbiolo Piedmont Barolo 1.5L

Wine Advocate

88

Vinous

96
/

Sourced from four crus: San Lorenzo (0.25ha), Rue (0.5 ha), Canubbi (1.0ha) - in the commune of Barolo - and Rocche di Annunziata (1.2ha) from the commune of La Morra. Co-fermented, never separated, in concrete tanks with submerged-cap maceration. Aged in 25-50hL Slavonian Botti for 30 months.

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Where to begin? Even for many of us reared in fancy French restaurants, one gorgeously classic Italian label always seemed to resurface again and again, striking in its simplicity but unrivaled elegance - and that's just the actual exterior label. What lies inside of a Bartolo Mascarello bottle is even greater to behold: giving and supple enough to enjoy shortly after release, yet undeniably structured and classy to deserve several decades in the cellar.

Bartolo Mascarello

Still labeled as "Bartolo", the famous Cantina Mascarello is today run by the inimitable Maria Teresa Mascarello, Bartolo's daughter who has continually raised both the profile and quality of the wines after her father's passing.

Bartolo's grandfather had helmed what was known as the Barolo Co-Oprative Winery, and after its closure and the following World War I, his son Giulio decided to bottle his own wines - an extreme rarity for any wine region at that point. Bartolo took the helm and worked alongside his father from 1960-1981 when Giulio passed away. Bartolo's impact went far beyond that of merely creating indescribably delicious and timeless wines, rebelling against the movement toward new-wave winemaking (as well as the corrupt leadership of Silvio Berlusconi). His hand-drawn "No Barrique, No Berlusconi" labels became a special collectible for those in the know, as they would be randomly slipped into containers on release.

Maria Teresa's reign began in 2005 following Bartolo's passing, and she has continued the tradition that truly is unrivaled. While she crafts delicious "lunch wines" like the Freisa, Dolcetto and Barbera to drink early in their lives (or age!), the true treat is the Barolo - and it is "the" - always a blend from their 5 hectares of vineyards in Canubbi, San Lorenzo, Rue and Rocche di Annunziata. The occasional Riserva is produced, but since the late 70s there have been no vineyard-designated cuvees.

Winemaking is highly traditional: all vineyards are co-fermented in large concrete tanks with native yeasts. Through the fermentation and for 30-50 days thereafter, a traditional submerged-cap maceration is performed, followed by pressing with a traditional basket press. The wines will then age in Slavonian Botti (large casks, 25-50hL) for about 30 months, bottled in the July 3 years after the harvest.

Meet the Producer

Bartolo Mascarello

Where to begin? Even for many of us reared in fancy French restaurants, one gorgeously classic Italian label always seemed to resurface again and again, striking in its simplicity but unrivaled elegance - and that's just the actual exterior label. What lies inside of a Bartolo Mascarello bottle is even greater to behold: giving and supple enough to enjoy shortly after release, yet undeniably structured and classy to deserve several decades in the cellar.

Still labeled as "Bartolo", the famous Cantina Mascarello is today run by the inimitable Maria Teresa Mascarello, Bartolo's daughter who has continually raised both the profile and quality of the wines after her father's passing.

Bartolo's grandfather had helmed what was known as the Barolo Co-Oprative Winery, and after its closure and the following World War I, his son Giulio decided to bottle his own wines - an extreme rarity for any wine region at that point. Bartolo took the helm and worked alongside his father from 1960-1981 when Giulio passed away. Bartolo's impact went far beyond that of merely creating indescribably delicious and timeless wines, rebelling against the movement toward new-wave winemaking (as well as the corrupt leadership of Silvio Berlusconi). His hand-drawn "No Barrique, No Berlusconi" labels became a special collectible for those in the know, as they would be randomly slipped into containers on release.

Maria Teresa's reign began in 2005 following Bartolo's passing, and she has continued the tradition that truly is unrivaled. While she crafts delicious "lunch wines" like the Freisa, Dolcetto and Barbera to drink early in their lives (or age!), the true treat is the Barolo - and it is "the" - always a blend from their 5 hectares of vineyards in Canubbi, San Lorenzo, Rue and Rocche di Annunziata. The occasional Riserva is produced, but since the late 70s there have been no vineyard-designated cuvees.

Winemaking is highly traditional: all vineyards are co-fermented in large concrete tanks with native yeasts. Through the fermentation and for 30-50 days thereafter, a traditional submerged-cap maceration is performed, followed by pressing with a traditional basket press. The wines will then age in Slavonian Botti (large casks, 25-50hL) for about 30 months, bottled in the July 3 years after the harvest.

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

88

The 2001 Barolo (from magnum) offers up licorice, tobacco, smoke, plums and prunes. The fruit has begun to fade, yielding to early tertiary scents as this medium-bodied wine continues to open up over time. The 2001 has more than enough depth and persistence to drink well for a number of years, but it is also more forward than I expected. Stylistically, the 2001 is on the delicate side, and does not appear to be built for the long haul. This is a period when the Mascarello wines were inconsistent, something proprietor Maria-Theresa Mascarello has addressed in a big way over the last few years. As it turns out, I also tasted a magnum of the 1993 next to the 2001 and found it much more youthful, rich and ageworthy. There is little question which of the two vintages I would prefer to own. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021.

Vinous

Vinous

96

For this first flight, I chose vintages that are ready to drink. The 2001 Barolo (magnum) has always been an enigma at this address. From magnum, the 2001 has always been better than from 750ml bottles, so it is no surprise to see this showing so well. Dense, powerful and quite rustic, the 2001 offers up dark fruit intermingled with spice, menthol, tobacco and dried flowers. This potent, old-school Barolo opens beautifully with a few hours of air.

What the Critics are Saying

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

88

The 2001 Barolo (from magnum) offers up licorice, tobacco, smoke, plums and prunes. The fruit has begun to fade, yielding to early tertiary scents as this medium-bodied wine continues to open up over time. The 2001 has more than enough depth and persistence to drink well for a number of years, but it is also more forward than I expected. Stylistically, the 2001 is on the delicate side, and does not appear to be built for the long haul. This is a period when the Mascarello wines were inconsistent, something proprietor Maria-Theresa Mascarello has addressed in a big way over the last few years. As it turns out, I also tasted a magnum of the 1993 next to the 2001 and found it much more youthful, rich and ageworthy. There is little question which of the two vintages I would prefer to own. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021.

Vinous

Vinous

96

For this first flight, I chose vintages that are ready to drink. The 2001 Barolo (magnum) has always been an enigma at this address. From magnum, the 2001 has always been better than from 750ml bottles, so it is no surprise to see this showing so well. Dense, powerful and quite rustic, the 2001 offers up dark fruit intermingled with spice, menthol, tobacco and dried flowers. This potent, old-school Barolo opens beautifully with a few hours of air.