Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2020

This graceful, fragrant Barolo exhibits strawberry, cherry, rose hip, mineral and earth flavors. There's grip from the lightly chewy tannins, plus vivid acidity. Overall, this red is pure, expressive and fluid, showing fine length and intensity. Best from 2027 through 2042. 1,300 cases made.

The 2020 Barolo is a very pretty, delicate wine. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, tobacco and dried flowers are all nicely lifted. Medium in body, with fine tannins, the 2020 is impeccably balanced. Today, the 2020 comes across as understated, gracious and classy in a style that is more delicate thank it is powerful. Tasted next to the 2019, the 2020 appears to have a bit more mid-palate resonance that is not fully expressive at this stage. This spent 55 days on the skins, including a period of submerged-cap maceration.