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2008 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté

Nebbiolo

  • Italy
  • Piedmont
  • Langhe
  • Barolo

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Community Tasting Note

  • blackcrowb wrote: 90 points

    August 6, 2017 - Cherry and cigar ash in the nose. Definitely denser and richer than most barolos. I don't like rating on potential because some wines are dumb and some wines are just ok. The palate is more cherry and a bit metallic. I found this underwhelming considering the price and producer. It may be a ways from peak but it should be more indicative of where it is going.

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  • Kirk Grant commented:

    8/6/17, 5:38 PM - I'm up in Bangor...can I ask where your bakery is? It's always fun to support locals that also have an interest in wine. Can I ask also...did you notice the 15% abv? For me, the 2008's are going to need another 6-8 years sideways to start coming out of their shell...do you usually drink them this young? I've found that (for my taste) there's about 1-2 years from release then I need a whole lot of patience if I'm going to enjoy a Barolo or Barbaresco. Thanks for the notes! Great to see someone else from Maine here in CT

  • TightLettuce commented:

    8/9/17, 6:54 AM - traditional producer, I wouldn't not expect this bottle to show any signs of its true self until 15 years of age

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