Last year was the first time I visited the Elio Grasso Estate. Once you have managed to get past the barrier of the private road, the eastern slopes of the world class vineyards open up. The tasting of the 2019 Barolos were great, but they are too early to drink. So yesterday, I opened a 2010 Elio Grasso Casa Maté Barolo.
I last reviewed this wine five years ago. The dark colour is still firmly in the glass. This is a wine from Monforte! The nose reveals rose petals, but also brooding, earthy notes. It is an appealing bouquet.
On the palate, dark cherry is the first flavour experience, then savoury, earthy flavours follow. This is wrapped up in firm, dry and chalky tannins. This all sounds quite serious, but this wine is very elegant with a fine finish which goes on and on. The wine is perfect with a serious protein dish. If you have this in your cellar, do not worry, the wine has not yet reached its peak.
Score: 96/+++
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