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
2015 was a very good vintage in Piedmont
Other 2015 Barolo DOCG
2015 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Brunate: £49
2015 Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera: £68
2015 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo: £69
2015 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis: £95
2015 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero: £98
2015 Elvio Cogno Barolo Bricco Pernice: £99
2015 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc: £105
2015 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi: £120
2015 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi Riserva: £125
2015 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi (150cl): £125
2015 Giovanni Canonica Barolo Paiagallo: £150
2015 Vietti Barolo Ravera: £200
2015 Elvio Cogno Barolo Bricco Pernice (150cl): £220
2015 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra (150cl): £230
2015 Mascarello Barolo Monprivato: £260
2015 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta: £300
2015 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine: £330
2015 Roagna Barolo La Pira VV (150cl): £955
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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