In the glass
What it pairs with
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Vitello tonnato
Barbera's acidity lifts the cold veal and tuna. -
Tajarin with ragu
The wine's bright fruit carries the meat sauce. -
Salumi platter
Acidity refreshes against cured fats.
How to serve Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Vitello tonnato, Tajarin with ragu, Salumi platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Mascarello family has long bottled a balanced, traditional Barbera alongside its single blended Barolo.
- 1920 — Barbera bottled from the family's earliest vintages
Facts
- Producer
- Bartolo Mascarello
- Grapes
- Barbera (100%)
- Classification
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1920
Frequently asked about Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba
What does Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A traditional, energetic Barbera from the same Barolo-village family known for understatement and balance rather than oak or extraction.
When should I drink Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba?
Vitello tonnato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with ragu and Salumi platter. Barbera's acidity lifts the cold veal and tuna.
What grapes are in Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba?
The blend is Barbera (100%). The wine is classified as Barbera d'Alba DOC.