Producer Notes
Elio Grasso’s wines are reasonably good value for money in Piedmont. Much of the good work here is done in the fields and the wines therefore reflect their terroirs well.
Perhaps the best known and best value is the Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè, but all of the single vineyard offerings are reasonably good value, as are the Barberas and Dolcettos. The only major disappointment is usually the blended Barolo.
Vintage Notes
2007 was a good vintage in Piedmont
Other 2007 Barolo DOCG
2007 E Pira Barolo Chiara Boschis Cannubi : £135
2007 Brovia Barolo Ca’ Mia: £170
2007 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito: £170
2007 Mascarello Barolo Monprivato: £220
2007 Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva: £270
2007 Vietti Barolo Brunate: £280
2007 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia: £340
2007 Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva (150cl): £425
2007 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo: £435
Other wines from Elio Grasso
2006 Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate Barolo: £150
2012 Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate Barolo: £69
2013 Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo (150cl): £235
2013 Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate Barolo: £105
2013 Runcot Barolo Riserva DOCG (150cl): £580
2016 Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo (300cl): £515
2018 Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo: £86
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