Elio Grasso
Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Matured in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels; after bottling, rested in the cellar for 8-10 months; total ageing of at least 38 months, including 18 months in wooden barrels. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Name: Barolo DOCG 2021, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes
- Origin: Vineyards in Monforte d’Alba, south-facing at an altitude between 300 and 350 metres
- Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks with regular pumping over
- Ageing: 18 months in Slavonian oak, minimum total ageing of 38 months
- Sensory profile: Notes of plum and cherry, aromatic herbs, smooth tannins and a savoury finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté by Elio Grasso is a structured red, a true expression of the Barolo denomination. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, it reveals a bright garnet colour in the glass. On the nose, captivating saline notes and medicinal herbs emerge, combined with deep hints of ripe plum, crisp cherry and light balsamic nuances. The palate is enveloping and silky, unfolding slowly to reveal an intact texture supported by polished tannins. This pure interpretation of the grape culminates in a long and savoury finish, achieving complete gustatory harmony after adequate decanting time.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe, a region of undisputed prestige. The vineyards, perfectly south-facing, are situated at an altitude between three hundred and three hundred and fifty metres. The vines, with an average age of forty years, grow on medium-textured calcareous soils with a marked clay component. The underground alternation of marl and stratified sands imparts the wine with its renowned structure and a distinct mineral precision. Elio Grasso’s meticulous work enhances the hillside slopes, allowing Nebbiolo to faithfully interpret this renowned Piedmontese terroir.
How it is produced
The production process begins in autumn with the rigorous manual harvesting of the best bunches. In the cellar, alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with daily pump-overs to optimise aroma extraction. After malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes the delicate maturation phase. Patient ageing in Slavonian oak barrels defines the character of the wine, which matures for at least thirty-eight months in total, eighteen of which are spent in contact with wood. After bottling, a further eight to ten months’ rest in glass allows the wine to achieve its final aromatic complexity.
History and Curiosities
In the heart of the Langhe, Barolo DOCG Ginestra Casa Maté® embodies the excellence of a tradition that dates back to the nineteenth century. Produced in Monforte d’Alba by Azienda Agricola Elio Grasso, this noble Nebbiolo first saw the light of day with its inaugural vintage in 1978. The grapes ripen on south-facing slopes, in a region protected by UNESCO and characterised by calcareous-clay soils. The expert ageing in Slavonian oak barrels enhances the essence of these Piedmontese hills, giving rise to a wine of timeless charm.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1928
- Oenologist: Piero Ballario
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 18
In the early 1980s we decided to go back to our origins as grape growers, well aware that our work did not stop at the end of the row of vines. We had no illusions that we were inventing anything: we merely wanted to comply with the best in the traditions and work of our predecessors, without any preconceived ideas. The first logical consequence was the decision, from 1978, to vinify and bottle separately grapes from our various vineyards. Read more
| Name | Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Elio Grasso |
| Story | History and Curiosities In the heart of the Langhe, Barolo DOCG Ginestra Casa Maté® embodies the excellence of a tradition that dates back to the nineteenth century. Produced in Monforte d’Alba by Azienda Agricola Elio Grasso, this noble Nebbiolo first saw the light of day with its inaugural vintage in 1978. The grapes ripen on south-facing slopes, in a region protected by UNESCO and characterised by calcareous-clay soils. The expert ageing in Slavonian oak barrels enhances the essence of these Piedmontese hills, giving rise to a wine of timeless charm. |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba (CN), Langhe, Piemonte |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured calcareous soil tending to clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Harvest | Autumn (second ten days of October) |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with daily pumping over; malolactic fermentation in tanks; ageing in Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Vinification involves alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with daily pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in tanks; ageing in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent resting in the cellar for 8 0 months after bottling. |
| Aging | Matured in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels; after bottling, rested in the cellar for 8 0 months; total ageing of at least 38 months, including 18 months in wooden barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |