
Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCG 2014
Description Name: Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCGCountry: ItalyRegion: PiedmontSub-Region: BaroloProducer: Bartolo MacarelloSize: 750mlVintage: 2014Varietal: Nebbiolo Vinous: 94+ points"Maria Teresa Mascarello's 2014 Barolo has put on a good bit of weight since I first tasted it, yet it remains nervous, tightly wound and compact - which is to say, very much in the style of the year. Time in the glass brings out a host of bright red cherry, pomegranate, mint, leather and orange peel nuances, but only with reluctance. The 2014 is a positively electric Barolo, but it likely won't be ready to charm anytime soon. Readers should plan on cellaring it for at least a handful of years. Sadly, production is down by 40%."-Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate: 94 points"Here is another very successful expression from one of the appellation's legendary estates at the heart of Barolo. The 2014 Barolo is light and delicate in appearance with a delightful bouquet of wild rose, forest berry and blue fruit. Viol