2005 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Appellation | Barolo |
| Producer | Bartolo Mascarello |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Type | Red (Dry) |
| Grape Variety | Nebbiolo |
| ABV | 14.0% |
| Format | 6x75cl |
| Packaging | Original Cardboard Case |
| Duty Status | In Bond |
| Provenance | Purchased by Liquid Assets from a UK-based merchant; securely stored in a climate-controlled bonded facility |
| Stock | 1 case (in stock and available immediately) |
95 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (February 2011)
The 2005 Barolo is super-delicate and finessed. This is a decidedly restrained, feminine style of Barolo laced with roses, raspberries, jasmine and berries. It will be fascinating to see which direction the 2005 takes from here. At times the wine appears to be putting on additional weight, but it nevertheless retains an element of frailty that is actually quite attractive. I rate the 2005 just behind the 2004, 2006 and 2007, but it is a gorgeous wine, and easily one of the very finest wines of the vintage.