Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté Elio Grasso 2017

Der Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè von Elio Grasso stammt von 40 Jahre alten Rebstöcken in der Gemeinde Monforte d'Alba. Er wird auf klassische Weise in grossen 25-Hektoliter-Eichenfässern ausgebaut und anschliessend in der Flasche verfeinert. Der Ginestra Casa Matè ist ein Wein von grosser Tiefe, intensiv und mit einem beträchtlichen Volumen.

Details:

Produzent:	Elio Grasso
Region:	Piemont
Appellation:	Barolo
Jahrgang:	2017
Volumen (cl):	75
Farbe:	Rot

Ratings

Wineadvocate

Soils in the Ginestra vineyard show more moisture-retaining clay in their composition, making them better positioned to handle hot and dry vintages such as this. The Elio Grasso 2017 Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté reveals soft concentration and extra richness; however, the aromatic nuances are well intact. I recall that the previous 2016 vintage took longer to come into focus, whereas this 2017 expression is open-knit and immediately accessible. The fruit is front and center, and the wine slides over the palate with a silky texture. Managing the tannins in 2017 was not easy, but this wine proves that lasting balance is not out of reach. - ML 06/2021

Vinous 96

Vinous

The 2017 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè is a dark, mysterious wine. Black cherry, menthol, tobacco, licorice, spice, new leather and pine meld together in a super-classic expression of Ginestra. Deep, rich and enveloping, the 2017 is so impressive in the early going. Here, too, the finesse of the tannins is remarkable.

Suckling 98

Suckling

This is really transparent with sweet strawberries, flowers and orange peel, as well as some conifer and pine-nut undertones. Full-bodied and layered with intense young tannins, intertwined with bright fruit. Great finish. This is really something else. Needs time to soften, of course. Try after 2025. - JS 06/2021