1985 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo

The 1985 Barolo is a fine example of a wine whose time has arrived. It’s a pretty Barolo with plenty of aged Nebbiolo character, but the density it had as a young wine has receded. What remains is a soft, expressive Barolo that has now entered the first part of its maturity. Hints of sweet dried cherry, tobacco, crushed flowers and pine linger on the effortless finish.

  94 points VINOUS 7/1/23 (tasted from magnum)