Bartolo Mascarello – Barolo 2009 – Piedmont Italy

Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2009 is one of the great traditional wines of Piedmont, produced from a blend of four historic vineyards and crafted according to the philosophy established by Bartolo Mascarello himself. Elegant, complex, and profoundly age-worthy, it remains one of the benchmark expressions of classic Barolo.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Region: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Vintage: 2009
• Vineyards: Canubbi, San Lorenzo, Rue, and Rocche dell'Annunziata
• Soils: Clay with varying amounts of sand and tufa
• Viticulture: Traditional farming without chemical fertilizers or pesticides
• Style: Traditional Barolo

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Red cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry
• Savory: Rose petals, tar, truffle, tobacco, earth
• Structure: Firm tannins, vibrant acidity, exceptionally long finish

Unlike producers focused on single-vineyard bottlings, Bartolo Mascarello believes that Barolo reaches its highest expression through the blending of great vineyards. The result is a wine of remarkable harmony and complexity, balancing aromatic elegance with depth, structure, and extraordinary longevity.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from four of Barolo's most celebrated crus: Canubbi, San Lorenzo, Rue, and Rocche dell'Annunziata
• One of the most iconic traditional Barolo producers in history
• A rare estate that continues to champion the classic blended Barolo philosophy

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• White truffle risotto
• Braised beef or veal shank
• Wild boar ragù
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of traditional Barolo
✓ Collectors of iconic Piedmont wines
✓ Fans of complex, age-worthy Nebbiolo
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward reds