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Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate(2003)
- Winery:
- Elio Grasso
- Varietal:
- Region:
- Italy > Piedmont > Barolo
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- herbaceous, dried, fruit, citrus, caramel, (tree) fruit, stone fruits, cherry, dessert, chocolate
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- danpetroski
- Calistoga, CA
- March 2008
- Can’t overcome the sensitivity I have to the super stressed nose – the high tones, the volatility. Once it subsides the wine is lovely with mocha and bittersweet chocolate covering gripping tannins and a taste of acidity. Because of the harsh conditions in Italy in 2002 (rain) and 2003 (heat), Grasso will not be releasing its highly regarded Riserva, Gavarini Vigna Chiniera.
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- Gregory Dal Piaz
- New York, NY
- September 2008
- Deeper and darker toned on the nose with that same touch of musk but also some citrusy dried lemon rind notes to the dried fruits, a bit autumnal and evolved 2+ Fresh in the mouth with good supporting acidity, a bit out of balance with stern, drying tannins 2 Dark and brooding on the palate with good freshness to jammy raspberry fruit that is developing gentle mineral and herbal nuances 2+ The long finish is full of liquory red fruits that has a slightly astringent/lingonberry tone and finishes with a touch of heat on the finale 2
