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
2008 was a good vintage in Piedmont
Other 2008 Barolo DOCG
2008 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi: £125
2008 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo: £125
2008 Brovia Barolo Ca’ Mia: £180
2008 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne: £200
2008 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne: £200
2008 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barolo: £235
2008 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia: £260
2008 Mascarello Barolo Monprivato: £270
2008 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo: £580
Other wines from Elio Grasso
2006 Barolo Vigna Casa Mate: £150
2011 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera: £93
2013 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera (150cl): £235
2013 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera: £86
2013 Barolo Vigna Casa Mate: £105
2016 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera (300cl): £515
2018 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera: £86


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