Two bottles of Bartolo Mascarello Barolo — 2020 and 2021 — from one of the most iconic and revered estates in all of Barolo, the undisputed symbol of traditional Piedmontese winemaking. Maria Teresa Mascarello — daughter of the legendary Bartolo — continues her father’s uncompromising philosophy: a single Barolo, never any single-vineyard wines, blended from five prized crus — Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rué, Rocche di La Morra and Torriglione — a philosophy of completeness and harmony over power. 48 days of submerged cap maceration, aging in large Slavonian oak casks, bottled without filtration. As Antonio Galloni once wrote: “No producer makes Barolo that is more classically Barolo than Bartolo Mascarello.” The 2020 is described as “extremely floral — restrained violets, linden tree, camphor and balsamic tones with fresh redcurrants. Great licorice-stick flavor, refreshing lifted acidity, firm velvety tannins. Bright, full of detail, more elegant than powerful.” Rated 95/100 aggregato. The 2021 — rated 98+/100 Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) — “shines with brighter clarity and focus. Beautifully lifted and vertical, revealing growing complexity. Classic, crisp and linear with present tannins and a very long mouthfeel that continues with freshness and energy. Macerated cherry, strawberry, rose, olive, juniper, iron and tobacco. Best from 2029–2058.” Both bottles in perfect condition — intact labels and capsules, top fill level. Stored in a professional temperature-controlled cellar.