Dolcetto d'Alba Dei Grassi 2023

Elio Grasso

Dolcetto d'Alba Dei Grassi
2023

$37.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 5.00
Product code
15277723
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$31.00
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Piedmont
Varietal(s)
Dolcetto 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

Clay-limestone soil, southeastern exposure, 280 meters on 30-year-old vines First vintage: 1980

Production notes

The vinification of Dolcetto d'Alba DOC dei Grassi® involves alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with daily pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, the wine rests in stainless steel vats until bottling in April-May.

Tasting notes

Deep color and ripe aromas of spicy red fruits. Its pleasant mineral finish delicately envelops the superb fruit. Pairs well with charcuterie, pasta, and mushrooms.

Press reviews

Wine Advocate

- 89 points -

Monica Larner, January 2025 (Vintage 2023)

The Elio Grasso 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba dei Grassi is bright, punchy and chewy. Made in stainless steel only, it offers a charming interpretation of the grape with a bold cherry element and chalky powdery notes that are very attractive. The hot vintage does peep through with aromas of raisin and dried currant. It finishes on a short and simple note. Some 15,000 bottles were created.

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Vinous

- 89 points -

Antonio Galloni, January 2025 (Vintage 2023)

The 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba dei Grassi is bright, aromatic and nicely lifted. Blue-toned fruit, licorice, spice, leather and lavender all grace this translucent, super-expressive Dolcetto from Elio Grasso.

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