Opened a few hours prior to service and enjoyed over the course of an hour alongside the 1999 Bartolo. The wine pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, dried roses, tar, truffle, old wood, dried green herbs, and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Lovely stuff. Compared to the ‘99, this leans a touch more on the elegant side. Delicious with controfiletto di wagyu Drink now with patience through 2048.
Opened a few hours prior to service and enjoyed over the course of an hour alongside the 1999 Bartolo. The wine pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, dried roses, tar, truffle, old wood, dried green herbs, and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Lovely stuff. Compared to the ‘99, this leans a touch more on the elegant side. Delicious with controfiletto di wagyu Drink now with patience through 2048.
Jan 1st, 2026
First time I've had a B. Mascarello Barolo. Not sure I'd pay full price for it, but the hype seems well-founded. Balanced, earthy, tarry, and elegant. I'd love to spend an evening with a full bottle of this.
First time I've had a B. Mascarello Barolo. Not sure I'd pay full price for it, but the hype seems well-founded. Balanced, earthy, tarry, and elegant. I'd love to spend an evening with a full bottle of this.
Nov 24th, 2015
Give it a little air, but wow, ripping-good today!
Give it a little air, but wow, ripping-good today!
Apr 20th, 2014
Antonio was right! Time to drink up! Enough stuffing, but very evolved. Sweet candied fruit, licorice and tertiaire aromas!
Antonio was right! Time to drink up! Enough stuffing, but very evolved. Sweet candied fruit, licorice and tertiaire aromas!
Dec 22nd, 2016
1998 vintage. From Jay. 1998 Bartolo Mascarello - Brief Note from Galloni Historical Retrospective Held in London April 26, 2016. Odd Coca Cola type colour. Very funky on the nose. Fruit left the house a long time ago. Dried out and disappointing. By far the worst wine of the night. 81/100.
1998 vintage. From Jay. 1998 Bartolo Mascarello - Brief Note from Galloni Historical Retrospective Held in London April 26, 2016. Odd Coca Cola type colour. Very funky on the nose. Fruit left the house a long time ago. Dried out and disappointing. By far the worst wine of the night. 81/100.
Apr 27th, 2016
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
