BARTOLO MASCARELLO Barolo DOCG 2010 Bottle

Description

The 2010 Barolo is an exceptional wine, rated 100 points by Vinous and 99 points by Wine Enthusiast. Celebrated as one of the finest wines produced at the estate, it presents a captivating nose of floral aromas, including dried rose petals and woodland berries, along with hints of leather and balsamic herbs. James Suckling awarded it 97 points, highlighting its restrained violet and fresh redcurrant notes, balanced by bright acidity. The Wine Advocate praised its elegant character, showcasing refined fruit tones enhanced by mineral and licorice nuances. With a drinking window from 2025 to 2055, this Barolo promises to evolve beautifully, making it an outstanding choice for collectors and wine enthusiasts seeking complexity and finesse in their selection.

*****

VINOUS 100 points
Drinking Window
2025 - 205
From: Bartolo Mascarello Retrospective: 1958-2010 (Nov 2016)
From the moment we put together this tasting, I knew the 2010 Barolo had to be in the lineup because of its historical significance. It is arguably the greatest wine ever made here. Although naturally very young, the 2010 is super-expressive and also one of the clear highlights of the evening. All the elements simply fall into place. The interplay of aromatics, fruit and structure is utterly captivating. In many ways, the 2010 represents a culmination of all the work Maria Teresa Mascarello and her team have done over the last two decades to elevate quality. The gentleman to my left tells me I made a mistake in my initial review and score of the 2010. I agree. - By Antonio Galloni on April 2016

WINE ENTHUSIAST 99 points
From one of the denomination's leading traditional producers, this gorgeous, elegant Barolo opens with floral aromas of dried rose petals, woodland berries, leather, spice and whiffs of balsamic herbs. The palate seamlessly combines crisp, red cherry-berry fruit, white pepper and mint balanced by firm but polished tannins and bright acidity. Full of finesse, it will age majestically. Drink after 2020. — Kerin O’Keefe

JAMES SUCKLING 97 points
This vintage is extremely floral, offering restrained violets, linden tree, camphor and balsamic tones and fresh redcurrants. On the full-bodied palate there is great licorice-stick flavor with refreshing, lifted acidity and firm, velvety tannins that are savory and ripe. Bright expression of Barolo, full of detail, more elegant than powerful. Drinkable now, but best after 5 years.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 96+ points
Drink Date: 2017 - 2038
The 2010 Barolo is a singularly elegant expression that benefits from extremely long maceration time (up to 54 days) and a non-interventionists’ winemaking philosophy. The wine is superb in its elegance and finesse that caresses the palate in the most delicate and ethereal manner imaginable. Small fruit tones are enhanced by ash, crushed mineral, licorice and dried mint. Because of changes in how Barolo can be labeled, the wine no longer carries the names of the four single-vineyards that make up the traditional blend for this wine (Canubbi, San Lorenzo, Rue and Rocche di La Morra). Instead, this historic wine is now labeled straightforward “Barolo.” - Monica Larner, 26th Jun 2014

DECANTER 95 points
Tasted by: Ian D’Agata
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2045
Pure floral red berries and refined tannins; an essence of Barolo.

JANCIS ROBINSON 17 points
Just mid ruby with orange-tinged rim. Markedly spicy, a little jammy and then quite light and fragrant and sweet. Great tactile gripping tannins and a perfect dose of acidity. Just a tiny bit bitter on the finish. (WS)