{"product_id":"elio-grasso-barolo-ginestra-casa-mate-2022","title":"Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasa Maté Barolo Ginestra by Elio Grasso is a still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, an authentic expression of the Langhe. This Barolo offers an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and structured profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with a remarkable capacity to evolve over time. On the palate, it presents a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and noble tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that leads to a long and distinctly savoury finish. The aromatic spectrum is broad and evocative, characterised by balsamic notes, hints of medicinal herbs, and pronounced fruity nuances of \u003cstrong\u003ecrisp cherry and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by earthy and marine undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the \u003cstrong\u003eGinestra subzone\u003c\/strong\u003e in Monforte d’Alba, a privileged hilly area that forms part of the Langhe’s scenic heritage. The vineyards, facing south at around three hundred metres above sea level, are rooted in \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured calcareous soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with a strong clay component, interspersed with marl and stratified sands. This unique pedoclimatic context gives the wine its typical depth. The cultivation of Nebbiolo in these lands is centuries old, consolidated in the nineteenth century thanks to the efforts of Cavour and the Marchesa di Barolo, historical figures who were instrumental in the \u003cstrong\u003ebirth of high-quality Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in autumn with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bunches, selected from vines about forty years old trained using the Guyot system. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with daily pump-overs. After malolactic fermentation, maturation continues in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The total ageing process lasts at least thirty-eight months, eighteen of which are spent in contact with wood, and finally concludes with an \u003cstrong\u003ealmost year-long rest in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e, an essential stage to perfectly harmonise the wine’s entire aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Langhe region, Nebbiolo boasts a history that dates back to the nineteenth century when, thanks to the efforts of Cavour and the Marchesa di Barolo, a legendary wine was born. The \u003cstrong\u003eCasa Maté® Barolo DOCG Ginestra\u003c\/strong\u003e by Elio Grasso perfectly embodies this noble heritage: produced in Monforte d’Alba from \u003cstrong\u003evines around 40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the result of a meticulous manual harvest and a long ageing process in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Awarded 95 points by Vinous, this wine is a masterpiece of absolute quality, capable of moving every connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elio Grasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46079275532459,"sku":"59994","price":86.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/elio-grasso-barolo-ginestra-casa-mate-2022_59994_1_1582f261-e398-4131-90f5-fd7c573b9dae.webp?v=1775830160","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/elio-grasso-barolo-ginestra-casa-mate-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}