Elio Grasso, Barolo, Ginestra Casa Mate, Piedmont
Elio Grasso, Barolo, Ginestra Casa Mate, Piedmont
An introduction to Elio Grasso, Barolo, Ginestra Casa Mate, Piedmont
The Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate is a testament to the expressive potential of Nebbiolo in the hands of a master winemaker. This single-vineyard Barolo comes from the esteemed Ginestra Casa Mate vineyard, renowned for its exceptional terroir. This Barolo is marked by a complex bouquet of dark fruit, rose petals, leather, and licorice, interwoven with nuances of tar and spice. Its firm tannic structure and well-balanced acidity suggest an excellent aging potential, and it is frequently celebrated by critics for its depth, complexity, and classic Barolo style.
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Understanding Elio Grasso, Barolo, Ginestra Casa Mate, Piedmont
The Nebbiolo grapes for this Barolo are grown in the Ginestra Casa Mate vineyard, hand-harvested, and fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged for approximately two years in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by further bottle aging. This traditional process highlights the quality of the grapes and the character of the vineyard, resulting in a Barolo that is both powerful and elegant.