2022 Elio Grasso Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate, Barolo DOCG, Italy Dominique Lafon They’re flat-out delicious

They’re flat-out delicious

The property is 25 acres under vine (primarily planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

The vineyard is located in the Durbanville ward

beautifully balanced and complex finish

The finish is tightly coiled

2022 Elio Grasso Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate, Barolo DOCG, Italy Dominique Lafon They’re flat-out deliciousThis is a positively stellar set of wines from Elio Grasso. The 2022 Barolos are terrific. "The classic parameter we look at is time from budbreak to harvest," Gianluca Grasso explained. "Ideally, we want to see a cycle of 210 days. In 2022, it was 190." Grasso opted to keep the fruit as shaded as possible to extend the cycle. The results are evident in tasting; these are some of the most compelling wines of the vintage. I also had a chance to revisit