Rarely would we ever tell the truth. We wanted to hoard them for ourselves, or stash them away to drink with our
sommelier friends in-the-know. Well, Parcelle Picks is our big reveal. This is our selection of the hard-to-find,
ready-to-drink, sometimes well known, maybe obscure, and always limited wines we love most.
Call it a hit list, a daily deal, or whatever you like. It’s the best stuff we have right now—and at the best prices.
Chosen by sommeliers. Ready to drink now.
The best bottle on the list today.
Bartolo Mascarello
Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo 2006
$349
This is one of the all-time great Barolos of Bartolo Mascarello. Intense and powerfully structured, it’s absolutely delicious right now, but it also has plenty of runway ahead.
Bartolo Mascarello is one of Piedmont’s truly iconic traditionalists, and their wines all the way back to the 1950s can be extraordinary. That said, the last 20 years - under the stewardship of Maria Teresa Mascarello - represent the best stretch they’ve ever had. The vineyards and winemaking techniques haven't changed, but the farming has improved, and Maria Teresa has brought her own unique touch. In the near-perfect 2006 vintage, she crafted a masterpiece.
Here's what you should know about it:
- Bartolo Mascarello was a staunch traditionalist producer who made some of Barolo’s greatest ever wines.
- His daughter, Maria Teresa, took over in the early ‘00s, and has produced an uninterrupted run of hits for the last 20 years.
- 2006 is a benchmark vintage for Barolo. The powerhouse ‘06 Mascarello is a modern reference point.
As sommeliers, we often get asked, “What’s the best wine on the list?”
