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Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté
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Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera
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CT92 average score
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Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva Rüncot
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CT91.9 average score
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Elio Grasso had a choice. He could make powerful, unyielding wines from his beautiful estate in the hills behind Monforte, or he could emphasize balance and harmony. He chose the latter, and he meets these aims through rigid attention to the vineyards. Grasso and his family offer three single-vineyard Barolos, purer and more complex today than ever. The Vigna Chiniera and the Case Maté are made in a more traditional style while the powerful Runcot is aged for 30 months in all new barriques. Also look for their Nebbiolo from the Langhe and the Dolcetto d'Alba.
From MartinScottWines.com:
The estate vineyards and cellar, located outside the town of Monforte d’Alba, are surrounded by improbably steep vineyards on the eastern side of the Barolo appellation. The winery uses only estate grown grapes from varieties traditionally grown in the Langhe hill country near Alba. Elio works mostly in the vineyards, leaving the cellar work to his son Gianluca and wine consultant, Piero Ballario. Grasso farms Nebbiolo for the Barolo from 3 vineyards in Monforte – Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate, Gavarini Vigna Chiniera and Runcot, all with their own unique qualities. These south facing vineyards are planted on relatively loose-packed calcareous soil at elevations between 918-1,312 feet. All the grapes are vinified separately, according to the vineyard of provenance. The cellar displays an assortment of stainless steel tanks, where all the grapes are fermented, with the exception of Chardonnay, as well as 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and small 225 liter casks of French oak.
Elio Grasso had a choice. He could make powerful, unyielding wines from his beautiful estate in the hills behind Monforte, or he could emphasize balance and harmony. He chose the latter, and he meets these aims through rigid attention to the vineyards. Grasso and his family offer three single-vineyard Barolos, purer and more complex today than ever. The Vigna Chiniera and the Case Maté are made in a more traditional style while the powerful Runcot is aged for 30 months in all new barriques. Also look for their Nebbiolo from the Langhe and the Dolcetto d'Alba.
From MartinScottWines.com:
The estate vineyards and cellar, located outside the town of Monforte d’Alba, are surrounded by improbably steep vineyards on the eastern side of the Barolo appellation. The winery uses only estate grown grapes from varieties traditionally grown in the Langhe hill country near Alba. Elio works mostly in the vineyards, leaving the cellar work to his son Gianluca and wine consultant, Piero Ballario. Grasso farms Nebbiolo for the Barolo from 3 vineyards in Monforte – Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate, Gavarini Vigna Chiniera and Runcot, all with their own unique qualities. These south facing vineyards are planted on relatively loose-packed calcareous soil at elevations between 918-1,312 feet. All the grapes are vinified separately, according to the vineyard of provenance. The cellar displays an assortment of stainless steel tanks, where all the grapes are fermented, with the exception of Chardonnay, as well as 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and small 225 liter casks of French oak.
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Group wines by:
| wine type | Name, Type, Locale | Year |
|---|---|---|
| White |
Elio Grasso Langhe Chardonnay Educato(View Label Image)White, Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC |
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| Red |
Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina(View Label Image)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba |
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| Red |
Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera(View Label Image)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo |
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| Red |
Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté(View Label Image)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo |
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| Red |
Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva bottle no. 871(View Label Image)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo |
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| Red |
Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva Rüncot(View Label Image)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo |
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| Red |
Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba Dei Grassi(View Label Image)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba |
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| Red |
Elio Grasso Langhe Nebbiolo Gavarini(View Label Image)Red, Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC |