2005 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo

The 2005 Barolo is fresh and vibrant, with bright acids driving a core of red-toned fruit, chalk, white pepper, plum, licorice and crushed rocks. There is a crystalline purity that I especially admire. The 2005 will always be a bit lean in construction, but there is a feeling of classicism that is undeniably appealing. From magnum, the 2005 is especially fine. 96 points