Elio Grasso
Barolo Riserva Runcot 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barriques; after bottling, it rests in the cellar for 18–24 months before being released for sale. |
- Grape variety and style: Nebbiolo in Barolo DOCG Riserva, still red wine from the 2020 vintage
- Origin of the grapes: Monforte d’Alba, thirty-year-old south-facing vineyards between 300 and 350 metres
- Vinification and ageing: in stainless steel, then matured in French oak barriques
- Aromatic profile: notes of cherry and plum, tobacco, liquorice; persistent finish
- Pairings and serving: game, red meats, mature cheeses; decant for 2 hours
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Riserva Rüncot® by Elio Grasso is a red wine that interprets the Nebbiolo grape variety with utmost precision. Characterised by a garnet red colour, on the nose it reveals marked complexity where cherry jam and plum stand out, accompanied by hints of tobacco, liquorice and delicate ethereal notes. On the palate, it expresses elegance and vigour, supported by a noble and silky tannin. The sip finishes with a persistent finish, making it ideal for pairing with structured dishes of game, beef or mature cheeses, preferably after decanting.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Barolo region, from vineyards around thirty years old cultivated using the Guyot method. The vineyards benefit from optimal southern exposure and are situated at an altitude between 300 and 350 metres. The soil, composed of calcareous-clay of medium texture, is fundamental in giving the wine its precise tannic structure. This balance of soil and climate gives the profile a pronounced aromatic intensity and an exceptional capacity for ageing over time.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting, usually carried out in the second half of October. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with daily pump-overs to extract colour and structure. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures in French oak barrels. The process is completed with a long rest in the cellar for about 18-24 months, a crucial phase to achieve perfect balance of flavour before being released to the market.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo DOCG Riserva Rüncot® by Elio Grasso originates in Monforte d’Alba from Nebbiolo vines around thirty years old, cultivated on particularly suitable calcareous-clay soils. The grapes, hand-picked in October, give rise to a true masterpiece, awarded an impressive 98 points by James Suckling. After careful fermentation, the wine matures elegantly in French oak barriques and then rests in the cellar for 18-24 months. This skilful artisanal care gives the wine a vigorous sip, enhanced by a noble and fine tannin and a long, persistent finish.
Awards
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2020
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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2020
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- 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 Riserva Runcot 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Elio Grasso |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo DOCG Riserva Rüncot® by Elio Grasso originates in Monforte d’Alba from Nebbiolo vines around thirty years old, cultivated on particularly suitable calcareous-clay soils. The grapes, hand-picked in October, give rise to a true masterpiece, awarded an impressive 98 points by James Suckling. After careful fermentation, the wine matures elegantly in French oak barriques and then rests in the cellar for 18-24 months. This skilful artisanal care gives the wine a vigorous sip, enhanced by a noble and fine tannin and a long, persistent finish. |
| Origin | Monforte d’Alba |
| Soil composition | Medium calcareous soil tending towards clay |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Harvest | Second ten days of October |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with daily pump-overs; ageing in French oak barriques |
| Wine making | The vinification of Barolo Rüncot involves alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with daily pump-overs; malolactic fermentation is carried out. |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barriques; after bottling, it rests in the cellar for 18–24 months before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |