Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera Magnum ( 150 cl) 2011

Wine Advocate :
Rating 93
Drink Date
2017 – 2035
Issue Date
29th Jun 2015
Source
219, The Wine Advocate
The 2011 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera shows a terrific level of balance and harmony despite the warmer-than-average growing conditions in 2011. The bouquet here is generous and rich with shapely tones of spice, dark fruit, grilled herbs and dried flowers. It also excels in terms of its textural richness that is powerful and elegant at the same time. The wine should continue its bottle evolution over the next ten years.
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.

Wine Spectator:
Score: 91
Issue Mar 31, 2016
Tasting Note
Licorice, plum, tar and spice flavors mingle, getting support from dense, dusty tannins. There’s brightness too, as this leaves a mouthwatering impression on the finish. Best from 2019 through 2032. 980 cases made.
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