Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley and more….
Timed Online Auction, 2 - 13 May 2024
Italy, Spain, Portugal
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About this Item
Elio Grasso is a highly respected winery located in the Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy, specifically in the Barolo. The estate encompasses vineyards in some of the most prestigious regions of Barolo, including Monforte d’Alba, Castiglione Falletto, and Serralunga d’Alba. The winery is dedicated to traditional winemaking practices and strongly emphasizes respecting the land and the environment. The vineyards are cultivated meticulously, and the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure the best quality fruit. Grasso is particularly known for its single-vineyard Barolo cuvées.
The Rüncot vineyard is one of the prized vineyard sites owned by Elio Grasso, situated in the commune of Monforte d'Alba. The Barolo Rüncot Riserva is a special cuvée crafted from Nebbiolo grapes sourced from this single vineyard.
Provenance
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Critics Ratings
‘Sweet spices introduce this concentrated red, whose deep, sappy flavors of cherry and plum mesh effortlessly with the supple texture. Licorice and mineral notes play around the edges, while the tannins are well-integrated. Stays bright and long on the finish. Best from 2013 through 2035.’ – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 98/100 (Mar 2011)
‘The 2004 Barolo Riserva Runcot offers up an intriguing array of licorice, tobacco, spices, plums and prunes. The purity of the fruit here is beyond striking, and the wine shows great intensity as well as superb overall balance. The Runcot saw 45 days of maceration on the skins and spent 36 months in 100% new French oak, all of which it has absorbed with impeccable elegance. I imagine the 2004 Runcot will continue to gain weight in bottle, but even if it doesn’t, it is pretty special today. What a beautiful wine! Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029.’ – Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Feb 2010)
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