the bottle shop, wilmette IL
Tasted Friday, February 29, 2008 by KeithAkers with 502 views
I've stopped in the bottle shop a few times, but haven't really had a chance to truly check it out. This was a good opportunity to really check it out with this tasting
this was to start us off on the traditional style of barolo making. Along with the tasting there was a bit of background given on Mascarello too
This was my favorite flight. The quality was so high here and the wines were great and it was interesting as Natale's are made in the traditional style and are very production(I think they said 1200 cases a year) barolos.
I was torn on this. After having the traditional stylists, these just stuck out like sore thumbs and while good, just didn't compare to the other two flights. A bit overdone, but the Big'd Big was fairly restrained in it's style whereas the Roul was a bit too over the top
well, they obviously saved the best for last. This was special and it was great to see the modern style blend in with some of the traditional style while still being a more modern style Barolo
It was a really great tasting and this was a great chance to taste some Barolo's that aren't as easy to find. A very high quality tasting and the bottle shop was a really nice place. I'll be sure to give them some more of my money in the future
1999 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
nose: nice filling but nuanced nose of mint, spice, lavender, sweet cherry, black berries, and small bits of tar
taste: luscious cherry hits you with roses, juiper, and mint
overall: a very elegant wine with a nice long silky finish. Very classy
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2001 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
nose: nice full aromatic nose of rose petals, cherry, juniper, persimmon, and bits of tar and mint
taste: very firm tannins with cherry, rose petals, mint notes, and tar
overall: very nice aromatics on such a young barolo. Still a bit tight, but very elegant and brings a very nice lasting finish of mint and juniper
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