Massimo Grasso

Elio Grasso

Gavarini Chiniera Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2011 “Gavarini Chiniera” pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe red fruit: Morello cherry, roses, licorice, tar, cigar box, Alpine herbs, menthol, truffle, and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long juicy and grippy. Certainly a wine in full stride right now. If you have some, open a bottle now and enjoy the benefits of this solar vintage. Enjoy the rest before 2041. — 4 days ago

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Massimo Rattalino

Quarantadue 45 Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2016

Way too young - even with a 4 hour decant. But you can see this will be great. Actually with more air comes into balance. Really delicious and a perfect pairing with a Christmas strip roast. — 3 months ago

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Ca' del Baio (Giulio Grasso)

Pora Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

Had this for our anniversary! New fave. Can’t believe I ever thought I didn’t like Italian wine. Full body, tells a story. Slightly tannic. Blackberry, clay pot. Really really good value for a low splurge. — 5 months ago

Silvio Grasso

Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

Really enjoyed this with pot roast. Seems to be at the right age. Still young fruit, and tannins are integrated if yet still strong. — 20 days ago

Vicki Sliwa
with Vicki
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Elio Grasso

Rüncot Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

2004 Reserve: tobacco leaf, menthol, leather, star anise, and earth on the nose. Gorgeous assimilation of acidity and tannins. Almost unctuous really. Red fruits still feel young as wine opens with gorgeous structure and lengthy finish. At 20yrs old, really hitting its stride, so representative of Nebbiolo!! — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister and Ira liked this

Silvio Grasso

Barbera d'Alba 2021

Pretty young but drinks a bit older. Leather and tobacco mixed with bright red cherries and finely chopped dried herbs. Medium body, medium tannins, medium finish. Dried fruit, tart cherry, and rhubarb. All around a really good drink! — a year ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Silvio Grasso

Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Cherry, red fruit, dry and acidic — a month ago

Ca' del Baio (Giulio Grasso)

Asili Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

I opened this one too early. It still needs to get it all together. Very promising though — 2 months ago

Andrew, Jan and 17 others liked this

Silvio Grasso

Bricco Luciani Barolo Nebbiolo 2000

Beautiful old wine but tasted so young and alive. Classic barolo depth with velvet delivery — 4 months ago

Pooneet, Paul and 3 others liked this

Clerico Massimo

Costa della Sesia Spanna Nebbiolo 2018

Black cherries, tobacco, and leather, light with soft tannins and super vibrant and deep. Reasonably priced 👏 — 6 months ago

Tom liked this