Elio Grasso
Rüncot Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo



Savoury yet ripe cherry notes. Great depth of flavour coming out after 18 years. A medium bodied palate with medium plus intensity. A trace of that elusive iron amongst the earthy notes. A brilliant wine - thoroughly enjoyed it. A pity that we have to wait 15 to 20 years for Barolos like this to be at their peak, but it is worth the wait. Runcot is only bottled in the best years. This is one of the 1001 Wines and one of the best reds I’ve had this year.
Savoury yet ripe cherry notes. Great depth of flavour coming out after 18 years. A medium bodied palate with medium plus intensity. A trace of that elusive iron amongst the earthy notes. A brilliant wine - thoroughly enjoyed it. A pity that we have to wait 15 to 20 years for Barolos like this to be at their peak, but it is worth the wait. Runcot is only bottled in the best years. This is one of the 1001 Wines and one of the best reds I’ve had this year.
May 12th, 2025Wow. 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
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
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, 2015The 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
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
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, 2015Minerals 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