Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate 2020

Elio Grasso

Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate
2020

$180.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 22.25
Product code
15278005
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$150.00
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Piedmont
Varietal(s)
Nebbiolo 100 %
Colour
Red
Closure type
Cork

About this winery

The Elio Grasso estate, located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, boasts 42 hectares of land, 24 of which are forests and meadows surrounding the 18 hectares of vineyards, within the World Heritage Site. Elio Grasso and his son Gianluca produce wine from prime Piedmontese sites, producing highly acclaimed wines such as Barolo Chinera, Barolo Casa Màte, and Barolo Runcot Riserva. The call of the land ultimately proved strong, and returning to Monforte d'Alba was likely only a matter of...

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Product notes

Slightly clayey limestone soil, southern exposure, 300-350 meters on 40-year-old vines First vintage: 1978

Production notes

The vinification of Casa Maté® Barolo Docg Ginestra involves alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with daily pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in 25-hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels. Bottling generally takes place in August. Casa Maté® Barolo Docg Ginestra then rests for 8 to 10 months in the cellar before being released.

Tasting notes

A complex and enveloping bouquet of red fruits and spicy notes, followed by hints of leather, tobacco, and damp earth. On the palate, it is decisive and structured, with elegant tannins and a lively acidity that enhances its freshness. Its persistence on the palate is remarkable, leaving an indelible impression.

Press reviews

Vinous

- 96 points -

Antonio Galloni, November 2023 (Vintage 2020)

The 2020 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè is gorgeous. Aromatically captivating and nuanced, the 2020 impresses right out of the gate. All the classic Ginestra signatures are present. Today the tannins are pretty imposing in the positive sense, as they are present, but also impeccably balanced within the wine's frame. This is impressive stu. The substantial, balsamic-infused Ginestra nish is captivating.

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James Suckling

- 95 points -

James Suckling, April 2024 (Vintage 2020)

Notes of ripe cherries and red plums with hints of sandalwood and licorice. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. It’s structured and focused with complexity and depth. Ripe and vivid fruit in the middle with a dry, polished finish. Try after 2028.

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Wine Advocate

- 94 points -

Monica Larner, April 2024 (Vintage 2020)

The Elio Grasso 2020 Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté reveals a leaner, more streamlined mouthfeel compared to past vintages (especially compared to the far more concentrated 2019 vintage). The wine shows pretty brightness with wild berry, underripe cranberry, potting soil and sour cherry. There’s a wild hint of Eastern European dill or crushed mint as well. This edition is slightly more accessible overall with an open-knit approach and granular tannins.

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