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96
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94
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Tasting Notes
Founded by Elio Grasso in the late 1970s, Azienda Agricola Elio Grasso is located in the Piedmont region of Italy and is known for producing high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the Langhe area. The estate encompasses vineyards in some of the most prestigious regions of Barolo, including Monforte d’Alba, Castiglione Falletto, and Serralunga d’Alba.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2012
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont, Barolo
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
96 / 100"Dark, rich, and enveloping, the 2012 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè wraps around the palate with serious intensity. The flavors are deep and boldly sketched throughout. Plum, black cherries, menthol, licorice and cloves build to the voluptuous, explosive finish. The Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè is another wine that is going to require considerable time in bottle, but it is fabulous, even at this very early stage. The Casa Matè is one of the most vivid, dramatic Barolos of the vintage"
- Vinous
94 / 100
"Aromas of flowers, strawberry and dried sage come through. Full-bodied, firm and tannic. Chewy tannins yet polished and fine texture. Subtle and flavorful."
- James Suckling
