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"The 2011 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè has retained greater freshness than the Gavarini. At the same time, the flavors are dark, bold and intense throughout, with gorgeous balsamic-inflected overtones that add nuance. In 2011, with sugars mounting, Gianluca Grasso chose to pick the Ginestra before the Gavarini, which is not the norm here. As a result, the tannins are a bit dry and austere by today's standards, although in prior decades plenty of Barolos were made with tannins that weren't fully ripe. However, the flavors retain gorgeous brightness, tension and energy throughout, all of which makes me think the 2011 will come together over time. 94 Galloni"
"A very exciting and subtle red with tar, licorice and dark berry character. Full-bodied, yet subtle and balanced. Lovely density and freshness. Better than 2010. Drink or hold for many years. 95 Suckling April, 2015".
94pts Monica Larner
The 2011 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè sees a fresher quality of fruit compared to the Barolo Gavarini Chiniera. Vines are picked at slightly lower altitudes and harvest starts a few days earlier in this vineyard. The wine reveals an elegant and streamlined bouquet with lively tones of wild berry, spice, white truffle and balsam herb. The complexity here is very enticing indeed. I also appreciated the quality of tannins. They are silky and structured without feeling harsh or astringent. ||Now celebrating his 19th harvest, Gianluca Grasso describes some of the challenges of the hot 2011 vintage. In order to avoid overripe fruit, he opted for a shorter vegetative cycle and an early harvest. His maceration times were slightly shorter this vintage to avoid any harshness of tannins that may come from the seeds. In all, these careful decisions have helped to preserve that impeccable house style that distinguishes the wines of Elio Grasso. Collectors should order a bottle or two of the excellent 2008 Barolo Riserva Rüncot. This is one of the top Italian wines on the market today. eRobertParker.com.June, 2015
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