Elio Grasso
Barolo Gavarini Chiniera 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After undergoing malolactic fermentation, the wine is matured in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels; following bottling, usually in August, it rests in the cellar for 8-10 months before being released for sale. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Nebbiolo, Barolo DOCG 2021
- Cru and region: Gavarini Chiniera vineyard in Monforte d’Alba, south-facing at 350–400 metres
- Complex aromas: ripe cherry, liquorice and bark with pronounced balsamic notes
- Aged in wood: 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, persistent and mineral finish
- Scores and serving: 97 points Vinous, 96 Decanter; decant for 1 hour; 14.5% ABV
Description
What kind of wine it is
Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is a still red wine produced in Piedmont from Nebbiolo grapes. This interpretation of Barolo stands out for its structured style, enlivened by evolved tannins and a pronounced freshness. On the nose, it opens with a complex bouquet dominated by ripe cherry and plum, enriched with hints of violet and orange zest. The aromatic profile is completed by deep balsamic notes and nuances of liquorice and cinchona. Ageing in Slavonian oak barrels enhances its elegance, ensuring great ageing potential and a persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Monforte d’Alba, within the renowned Gavarini Chiniera cru. The vineyards benefit from a southern exposure and are situated at an altitude between 350 and 400 metres. The vines, trained using the Guyot system and with an average age of around 35 years, take root in a calcareous and sandy soil, moderately loose. This particular composition gives the wine a distinct minerality and a clean aromatic profile. The planting density encourages significant fruit concentration, resulting in a dense texture and an excellently persistent finish.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest, usually carried out in the second half of October. In the winery, alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with daily pump-overs essential for extracting colour and structure. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures in Slavonian oak barrels, an essential stage for refining the balance of flavours without overpowering the character of the grape variety. Finally, the wine rests in the cellar for about 8-10 months to consolidate its harmony.
History and Curiosities
The renowned Gavarini Chiniera® Barolo DOCG 2021 by Elio Grasso encapsulates the true excellence of Monforte d’Alba. Born from Nebbiolo grapes hand-harvested on sun-drenched calcareous-sandy slopes, it reveals a bouquet of ripe cherry intertwined with alluring balsamic notes. The slow maturation in Slavonian oak barrels bestows a silky texture on the palate, enhanced by an austere freshness and a distinct mineral streak. A prestigious and acclaimed wine, destined for long ageing and perfect for magnificently enhancing prime cuts of beef.
Awards
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2021
96/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1928
- Oenologist: Piero Ballario
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 18
In the early 1980s we decided to go back to our origins as grape growers, well aware that our work did not stop at the end of the row of vines. We had no illusions that we were inventing anything: we merely wanted to comply with the best in the traditions and work of our predecessors, without any preconceived ideas. The first logical consequence was the decision, from 1978, to vinify and bottle separately grapes from our various vineyards. Read more
| Name | Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Elio Grasso |
| Story | History and Curiosities The renowned Gavarini Chiniera® Barolo DOCG 2021 by Elio Grasso encapsulates the true excellence of Monforte d’Alba. Born from Nebbiolo grapes hand-harvested on sun-drenched calcareous-sandy slopes, it reveals a bouquet of ripe cherry intertwined with alluring balsamic notes. The slow maturation in Slavonian oak barrels bestows a silky texture on the palate, enhanced by an austere freshness and a distinct mineral streak. A prestigious and acclaimed wine, destined for long ageing and perfect for magnificently enhancing prime cuts of beef. |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba (CN) |
| Soil composition | Medium calcareous soil tending to sandy |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 vines per hectare |
| Harvest | Second ten days of October |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with daily pumping over; malolactic fermentation completed before ageing; ageing in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with daily pumping over; malolactic fermentation completed before ageing. |
| Aging | After undergoing malolactic fermentation, the wine is matured in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels; following bottling, usually in August, it rests in the cellar for 8 0 months before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |