The temperature and soil types combine to give us more vinous Champagnes
this wine reveals an intricate bouquet of black cherries
Drink now or age gracefully over the next two decades
makes this in dry Grand Cru style from old vines on the steepest gradients
It’s a newer addition to Sadie’s lineup but already stands out for its focus and mineral depth
Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo, 2008 needs description The temperature and soil typesBartolo Mascarello needs little introduction: this is the standard bearer for traditional Barolo, made by one of the region's most revered families. The estate has bottled under its own name since 1918, and Maria Teresa Mascarello carries on her late father's uncompromising methods, blending four classic crus (Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rue, Rocche dell'Annunziata) and co fermenting them into a single Barolo aged in large Slavonian botti. The 2008 is a