Bartolo Mascarello - Barolo Riserva 1955 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
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Bartolo Mascarello Description
Bartolo Mascarello (officially known as Cantina Mascarello Bartolo) is a revered wine producer based in the town of Barolo in Piedmont, Italy. The estate was founded in 1918 and brought to prominence by the eponymous Bartolo Mascarello, who died in 2005. It is now run by his daughter Maria-Teresa Mascarello. The estate is particularly known for its traditionally-made Barolo wines. Indeed, much of Bartolo Mascarello's enduring reputation outside of his wines was forged around his staunch resistance to the so-called "modernisation" of winemaking in the Barolo region.
Vinous: 96 Points
From the moment it is served, the 1955 Barolo is magical. The aromatics alone are stunning. A whole range of floral and spice notes soars out of the glass. But what impresses me most is the wine's pure density and richness of fruit. Over several hours, some of that initial fruit intensity recedes, and yet the wine retains tremendous energy and focu, all of which is remarkable considering the rudimentary cellar tools that were available at the time. Piedmont fans will note the use of the word "Canubbi" (rather than Cannubi, as used today) on the label. The 1955 was made from a blend of different sites, a tradition that remains in place today at the estate, but the Canubbi name carried considerable prestige, so it was used on the label. One of the guests at the table aske me how long the wine will keep. It is a great guestion. At this stage, the wine's future age-ability depends solely on the cork and cellar conditions, rather than on the wine itself.
At this level, what we drink and experience is more than just wine. Cantina Mascarello's 1955 Barolo represents a piece of history and is a remarkable testament to the artisan craft of one of Barolo's most important families. What a wine!
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