Mascarello Barolo 2018

Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Barolo 2018

95 Points – A Cult Classic with Grace and Precision

The 2018 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo is a beautifully traditional expression from one of Piedmont’s most revered producers. Known for their commitment to long élevage, minimal intervention, and terroir transparency, Mascarello delivers a Barolo that is ethereal, expressive, and built to evolve.

The nose is lifted and perfumed, offering a medley of rose petals, sour cherry, dried herbs, orange peel, and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and finely etched, with firm yet elegant tannins and a bright, linear acidity that gives it both energy and definition. There’s a lovely interplay of red fruit, savory earth, and dried florals, with hints of tea leaf and anise on the long, graceful finish.

While 2018 was a more restrained and classical vintage, Mascarello’s style thrives in this context — emphasizing nuance over power, and harmony over flash.

Drink 2026–2040. Decant for 1–2 hours if opening in its youth.

Alcohol: 14%

Region: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo

Style: Traditional / Elegant / Collectible

“Silky and contemplative, this is Barolo for Burgundy lovers — understated, complex, and quietly profound.”

Limited release. A must-have for fans of age-worthy, old-school Nebbiolo.