J. Kim

9.3

Full range Nebbiolo aroma, not as complete as Roagna or Bartolo Mascarello but more powerful. Very polished but there is a sense of restraint unlike many. The structure has a depth, dimension and density that separates it from most other Barolo.. — 3 years ago

Benno

9.1

Nice saturated red, fairly transparent. This is a among the best dolcetto I’ve tried, just behind Bartolo. Lovely texture, nothing forced and nicely in balance. 12.5% abv so nicely moderate. Touch of bramble and a slightly spicey grip at the back end. — 3 years ago

Uli Klumpp

8.9

Dark fruit with floral notes. Pronounced yet well integrated tannins, just enough acidity to keep it fresh. Hardly any sediment, no need to decant. Just beginning to show its age. Winemaker’s notes: Bartolo 2013 Merlot. Produced from the grapes in the Mann vineyard, Gilroy, California. Merlot 79%, Petit Verdot 21%. Barrel-aged for 20 months in two-year-old American oak. — 4 years ago

Raj Harb

9.5

Decanted 60 min. Dense and intense. Ripe black and purple fruit. Cracked pepper. Smoked meat. Well integrated oak. Tailed off a bit after an hour alongside the Bartolo. — 6 years ago

Bret Barker

9.6

I thought the 2010 Bartolo was great but maybe this was even better- wow. I wasn’t expecting this to be so accessible. It was rich and chewy- not in a Cali cab manner- just lingered in the mid palate. Add in some dark fruit, mineral, licorice all woven together beautifully. The wine was so light. Really impressed with these wines. Memo to me later- go buy some!! — 6 years ago

with John

Lewis Chester

9.6

1958 vintage. From Jay. 1958 Bartolo Mascarello - Brief Note from Galloni Historical Retrospective Held in London April 26, 2016. From 1.9L format. Very light rose colour. Typical nose of crushed roses and violets mixed with ancient saddle leather and a hint of very old crushed mint. The wine still posses good fruit although it is clearly in the twilight of its life. Some medicinal elements on the palette but these are enjoyable and well integrated. Otherwise the palette is both ethereal and elegant. It has both poise and elegance and remains a gorgeous expression of Nebbiolo despite its maturity. Fraises sauvages, raspberries, and hints of slightly unripened pomegranate blend together seamlessly. The finish is smooth with medium length. I have been fortunate enough to have this wine on three separate occasions in the last twelve months and my notes have been consistent. 96/100. Drink Now. — 8 years ago

Tommy Fogarty

Owner Thomas Fogarty Winery

9.2

A great wine for WS extra innings. I'd like to try it again on Bartolo Colon's 50th birthday... Phenolic, rich, melon-y. — 9 years ago

with Lily

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.7

Simply stunning
Young and dancing
You definitely need at least a magnum of this
The label was worn otherwise it would have been on Auction with its mates that are going sky-rocketing 🥰🥰
A forever winner — 3 years ago

J. Kim

9.2

Does not have the energy and the range of the 2010 and the completeness of the 2016. It does not have the magic of Bartolo, the class of Oddero, and the clarity and transparency of Roagna, but if you delight in delicate refinement, there is nothing like Cavalotto. — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Is there a better way to complete a night of Barolo than with Chinato? I’ve never even seen a bottle of Bartolo Mascarello’s special elixir and yet, here it is. It’s like a blast of baked fruits, alpine herbs, mint, and holiday spice. A brilliant finish. — 4 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Follow up wine to our 07 Bartolo Mascarello on Friday night. Vacuum sealed and re-stored enough to write notes today as we had friends for dinner.

The nose reveals, floral, slightly creamy, candied with hints of stewed fruits; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, dark cherries, plum, boysenberries and dark cherries. There is a little smoke here but, if they named this wine and vineyard because their is ash on the nose and palate, it wouldn’t surprise me. Soft volcanic minerals, some anise, dark rich, turned earth, vanilla, cinnamon, hints if clove, dark spice, limestone, sweet tarriness, used leather, wood shavings, light peppery notes, light mintiness with dark red, fresh & withering dark floral and violets.

The body is full. The tannins are soft, round and velvety. The structure, tension, length and balance have hit a high point but, there is 8-10 years of life ahead. ripe; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, dark cherries, plum, boysenberries and dark cherries. Some smoke, cigar ash, soft volcanic minerals, some anise, dark rich, turned earth, vanilla, cinnamon, hints of clove, very dark spice with palate heat, limestone, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, sweet tarriness, used leather, wood shavings, light peppery notes, light mintiness with dark red, fresh & withering dark floral and violets. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is rich, lush, ripe, well balanced and persists a very longtime.

Photos of, The Venge with Estate vines, inside their tasting room, Winemaker-Owner Kirk Venge and their Bone Ash Vineyard in late Winter or for us in CA, more like Springtime on a non rainy day. — 5 years ago

Mark Freund

9.0

Serious Barbera. Youthful. Wonderful fruit, good richness and acidity. Shows some alcohol. — 7 years ago

with Erin

Aris ford

9.5

so unique and so good. floral and fresh — 8 years ago

J. Kim

9.3

At the peak of its development. The aroma is marvelously alive, brighter than the 2012, maybe missing some bass notes. Does not have the balanced complexities of Bartolo Mascarello’s and Roagna’s but very persuasive as an authentic Barolo. — 3 years ago

Benno

9.1

Darker colour than the 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo tried earlier in the week. A little more rustic and less expressive on the palate but remains true to Piedemont with rose and cherry flavours and appealing texture. New grape variety for me which is interesting. Lower price point so accessible entry to the Rinaldi style which I’m currently thinking is similar to Bartolo but a less little less savoury. — 3 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.0

Starting to show tertiary aromas. Very robust tannins still, good acidity. Very coarse sediment, no need to decant. Winemaker’s notes: A rare variety in both Bordeaux and California, Petit Verdot produces rich, dense wines with aromas of cassis and intense flavors of ripe blackberry. Grown in the Mann vineyard in Gilroy California. Petit Verdot 87%, Merlot 13% barrel-aged for 30 months in three-year-old American oak. — 4 years ago

Alex Kitayama

9.1

First time trying Xinomavro from Naoussa, aka “the Bartolo of Greece.” Juicy dark fruit & sweet spice aromas are so inviting. High tannins, but it’s relatively lean w/ sour cherry, herbaceous flavors w/ a hint of leather. Highly recommended. — 6 years ago

Jung Lieu

9.6

Tasted 2011 barolo at La Vite Turchese wine store in Barolo. Amazing. Full of potential. Very complex, balanced, traditional barolo. Needs to be aged at least 5+ years. — 7 years ago

Stephen Osgood

10

Incredible Grappa!!! this bottling made from Bartolo Mascarello pomace. — 7 years ago

Ehren Jordan

Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines

9.5

Delicate at the start gaining weight as it airs out. An amazing sweetness. Delicious! — 8 years ago

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