Mascarello, Bartolo - Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2018 1.5L (1.5L)

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Producer	Mascarello, Bartolo
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2018
Sku	RD12685
Size	1.5L

 

The 2018 Barolo in magnum format opens with a deep garnet‑ruby colour and a refined nose of wild cherry, rose petal, sweet tar, underbrush and baking spices overlaying crushed stone minerality. On the palate it is medium‑full bodied with polished but firm tannins, bright acidity and a core of red‑berry and black‑cherry fruits that convey both ripeness and precision. Mid‑palate complexity includes licorice root, espresso‑bean nuance, graphite and dried herbs, offering depth without excess. The finish is long and poised, with echoes of cherry pit, dry oak, violet and chalky minerality. The 1.5 L format enhances texture and ageing potential—while approachable with decanting now, this wine is built to evolve beautifully over the next 15‑20 years or more.

The Bartolo Mascarello estate in Barolo is a beacon of tradition and authenticity, renowned for its steadfast adherence to old‑school winemaking in a region often tempted by modernization. Led historically by Bartolo himself and now by son Domenico, the estate maintains pergola‑trained vines, hand‑harvested Nebbiolo, spontaneous fermentations and ageing in large old Slavonian oak botti rather than trend‑driven barriques. This philosophy ensures each bottling reflects the raw terroir of the Barolo cru sites rather than stylistic manipulation. With a tiny production and a refusal to compromise on tradition, Bartolo Mascarello has earned a cult following and is considered one of the most revered names in Piedmont.