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Elio Grasso

Rüncot Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo

9.578 ratings
9.418 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Top Notes For
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.7

Wow. Only made in top years. When not, declassified into Langhe Nebbiolo! Much darker than the other Barolos

Wow. Only made in top years. When not, declassified into Langhe Nebbiolo! Much darker than the other Barolos

Apr 21st, 2022
Kevin Ortzman
9.1

Imagine the morning after a wet woodsy day with a hint of fennel - this was a wonderful wine

Imagine the morning after a wet woodsy day with a hint of fennel - this was a wonderful wine

Aug 15th, 2016
Doug Banks

Sales & Marketing Terroir Selections

9.5

Out of mag. After dinner. Big and powerful, but tannins started to mellow.

Out of mag. After dinner. Big and powerful, but tannins started to mellow.

Dec 27th, 2015
Christine Havens
9.5

The Elio Grasso Riserva Rüncot Barolo 2007 blossoms in the glass with heady, provocative scents of violets, forest underbrush, dusty earth, star anise, incense, and smoke. On the palate, fine, tightly-wound tannins weave in and out of glints of cherries, rose hips and plums followed by a graceful, arching finish. A powerhouse, but a beauty, too.

The Elio Grasso Riserva Rüncot Barolo 2007 blossoms in the glass with heady, provocative scents of violets, forest underbrush, dusty earth, star anise, incense, and smoke. On the palate, fine, tightly-wound tannins weave in and out of glints of cherries, rose hips and plums followed by a graceful, arching finish. A powerhouse, but a beauty, too.

Nov 28th, 2015
Bob McDonald
9.5

From magnum. Lovely fragrant nose enhanced by some good French Oak. Dare I say sexy. A trifle oaky but excellent nevertheless. Full bodied. Very good.

From magnum. Lovely fragrant nose enhanced by some good French Oak. Dare I say sexy. A trifle oaky but excellent nevertheless. Full bodied. Very good.

Sep 30th, 2015
Kyle Doucet-Walter
9.7

Only makes #barolo on his best vintages. Only 4 times in past 10 years.

Only makes #barolo on his best vintages. Only 4 times in past 10 years.

Feb 5th, 2015
Rebecca McMahon
9.5

Minerals and fruit nicely balance tannic structure. Could use a year or two

Minerals and fruit nicely balance tannic structure. Could use a year or two

Apr 23rd, 2014
Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.9

Yup - 2004 Elio Grasso is wassup

Yup - 2004 Elio Grasso is wassup

Sep 16th, 2013
Richard Betts

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

9.5

Really terrific. And totally surprised by the 100% new wood ~ wears it beautifully.

Really terrific. And totally surprised by the 100% new wood ~ wears it beautifully.

Apr 26th, 2013
Jim Wagonfeld
9.5

Dinner at our beloved Spinasse with friends so no details beyond this was a fabulous Barolo hitting all the correct marks. Years to go.

Dinner at our beloved Spinasse with friends so no details beyond this was a fabulous Barolo hitting all the correct marks. Years to go.

Jun 17th, 2022