Bartolo Mascarello

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At the heart of the village of Barolo, in the Piedmontese Langhe, Cantina Bartolo Mascarello is one of the mythical references of the appellation. Founded in 1918 by Giulio Mascarello, this small domaine de 5 hectares was brought to the summit by his son Bartolo, a legendary figure of Barolo traditionalism, and is today masterfully managed by Maria Teresa Mascarello. Having become a true icon thanks to its Barolo wines sourced from a blend of the finest historic crus (Cannubi, Rué, San Lorenzo, Rocche dell'Annunziata), the estate also produces authentic Dolcetto, Barbera, Freisa, and Langhe Nebbiolo. A confidential production, sought after by all Piedmont enthusiasts.

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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2020
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Red
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Outside France | Italie - Barolo

Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2020

€204.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€170.00 ex-VAT
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History of Domaine Bartolo Mascarello

The roots of Domaine Bartolo Mascarello go back to the 19th century, when the Mascarello family was already growing vines in the Langhe and selling its grapes to wine merchants. The estate was officially founded in Barolo in 1918 by Giulio Mascarello, who decided to make his own wine from the family plots. Over time, Giulio gradually acquired small, exceptional plots in the communes of Barolo and La Morra, laying the foundations for the estate’s future worldwide renown. In the 1960s, his son Bartolo Mascarello joined him and worked alongside him until Giulio’s death in 1981.

Bartolo Mascarello left a profound mark on the appellation’s history through his uncompromising traditionalism and legendary humor. When some Barolo producers turned to modernist winemaking in the 1990s and 2000s—new barriques, single-vineyard wines and intense extraction—Bartolo categorically refused to abandon the blending of his plots or aging in large oak casks. His famous hand-painted label, “No barrique, no Berlusconi,” sums up his political and winemaking philosophy. After his death in 2005, his only daughter, Maria Teresa, took up the mantle, faithfully carrying on the family style. Global demand now far outstrips supply, but Maria Teresa refuses to increase production, preserving the estate’s artisanal spirit. Bartolo Mascarello is now one of the most sought-after Italian wines in the world.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Bartolo Mascarello

The vineyard covers 5 hectares across four historic crus of the Barolo appellation, considered among the most prestigious in the Langhe: Cannubi, Rué and San Lorenzo in the commune of Barolo, and Rocche dell’Annunziata in La Morra. These plots have remarkable geological diversity, combining clay-limestone soils, sandstone and marl. They lend Nebbiolo complementary aromatic nuances: Cannubi brings finesse and elegance; Rué and San Lorenzo bring depth and structure; and Rocche dell’Annunziata brings freshness and an expansive floral character.

Nebbiolo, Piedmont’s signature grape, dominates the plantings, complemented by the other traditional native Langhe varieties: Dolcetto, Barbera and Freisa. Vineyard management is resolutely ecological, with no synthetic chemicals, and entirely traditional in approach, although the estate holds no certification. Harvesting is done entirely by hand at optimal ripeness, with rigorous selection in the vineyard. True to her father’s philosophy, Maria Teresa refuses to expand the vineyard: the estate’s quality rests on these five historic hectares, no more and no less.

Winemaking at Domaine Bartolo Mascarello

In the cellar, Maria Teresa Mascarello follows methods that have remained strictly unchanged since her father’s time. What particularly sets the estate apart is that it does not simply blend the plots after vinification: it co-ferments them in a single long fermentation. Grapes from the four crus are harvested in succession and placed in the same tank, creating an organic, living blend. Fermentation takes place exclusively with indigenous yeasts, without additions, in the original concrete tanks. Maceration generally lasts 30 to 50 days depending on the vintage—an exceptionally long period.

The wine is then pressed in a traditional basket press and transferred to large Slavonian oak casks (botti grandi), where it ages for an extended period without ever encountering a new barrique. The aim is not to impart oak flavors, but to allow slow, controlled oxygen exposure that reveals the purity of Nebbiolo. The Barolo is bottled about three years after the September harvest, then kept in bottle for another year before release. No fining, no filtration: the result is a crystalline Barolo with exceptionally fine tannins, radiant fruit purity and remarkable longevity, often exceeding thirty years.

The Cuvées of Domaine Bartolo Mascarello

Barolo DOCG: the estate’s legendary cuvée, made by co-fermenting grapes from four historic plots: Cannubi, Rué, San Lorenzo (Barolo) and Rocche dell’Annunziata (La Morra). 100% Nebbiolo, with 30 to 50 days of maceration, around 30 months of aging in large Slavonian oak casks, then 12 months in bottle. A light ruby color turning garnet; a complex nose of dried roses, cherry, tar, black tea, aromatic herbs and truffle; and a palate of rare finesse, with silky tannins and saline freshness. A great Barolo built to age for more than thirty years.

Dolcetto d’Alba: an emblematic Langhe grape, vinified in the pure Piedmontese tradition. Deep purple with violet highlights, aromas of red and black fruit, ripe cherry, plum and almond, and a supple, fresh, generous palate with mellow tannins. An approachable, joyful table wine that perfectly reflects the family philosophy in a more immediately enjoyable style.

Barbera d’Alba: another great Piedmontese classic, made from Barbera, a grape with naturally vibrant acidity. Vinified and aged in the same large casks as the estate’s other wines, this Barbera offers bright fruit—cherry, raspberry and blackberry—a fresh, juicy texture and a spicy finish. An ideal food wine with cured meats and regional Langhe dishes.

Freisa: a rare, little-known grape, long overlooked, of which Bartolo Mascarello was a leading champion. Vinified as Freisa Langhe DOC, this delicate cuvée develops floral and fruity aromas of rose, strawberry and raspberry, with a taut, tannic palate that can be slightly spritzy in its youth and has a character all its own. An authentic, memorable expression of a grape now being rediscovered.

Langhe Nebbiolo: an introduction to the world of Nebbiolo in the Mascarello style. Made from young vines or selected grapes from outside Barolo, it offers a more approachable, earlier-drinking expression of this great Piedmontese grape: light ruby color, floral and fruity aromas, a lithe palate and silky tannins. A Nebbiolo of great purity, offering a rare taste of the Mascarello style at a more affordable price.

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