Piedmonte 2023: Tasting at Elio Grasso

Monforte d'Alba, Langhe
Tasted Tuesday, October 3, 2023 by EMUNG with 8 views

Introduction

Beautiful Domaine, probably the most of the region; wines are open, charming, crystalline and pure; this is modernism done right;

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 2022 Elio Grasso Langhe Nebbiolo Gavarini 89 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

    Stainless steel only; no wood; simple structure, 5-6y drinking window; violet, fruity, rosy, crunchy, perfume; when Runcot not made, used for Langhe Nebbiolo; irony;

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  • 2023 Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina 88 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba

    bread spice, wet grass; 15-20y; barrique, 20d maceration, stainless steel fermented; treated like Barolo; red berries, summer fruit, fruity, low tannins, creamy sweet, high acidity;

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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2018 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Clay soil grounds water; vines are very nourished; more complex structure and irony; sugared fruits, balsamic, mint, soft tannins; cherries tabacco; half-fermented tea; little acid; 65y old vines; plum; botti aged like Gavrini, whereas Runcot is in barrique;

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  • 2018 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera 90 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Runcot is a subplot of Gavrini, Runcot in low elevation, 30y vines;

    Challenging year for maintaining health; 50pc of production cut; smoky tannins, super smooth; sandy soil, drainant; less concentrated; 14y old vines; acidic

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