2019 Elio Grasso, Barolo, Ginestra Casa Mate 1x750ml

Robert Parker 97+

"Very different from the Gavarini Chiniera, the 2019 Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate shows more bite, structure and a bigger tannic impact. Fruit was harvested a bit earlier, but healthy grape skins allowed for 52 days of maceration. This wine shows beautiful intensity and fullness with dark fruit, earth, hazelnut and dark plum. Surrounded by forests, the greenery gives balance to this wine by moderating temperatures. In fact, this site saw up to 10 degrees Celsius drops in diurnal temperatures, leading to thick skins and ideal phenolic ripeness." [Monica Larner, 24/08/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2055