Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Cherry, plum, earth and spice flavors are the themes in this ripe, round red. Balanced, staying focused on the fruit through the long finish. Best from 2021 through 2035.’ – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Mar 2019)

‘No crus this year, all blended into this single Barolo. Healthy mid ruby. Minty hints and just a tiny bit candied on the nose. Touch of Band-Aid. Orange peel, cherry compote and lots of brisk acidity.’ – Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Mar 2018)

‘The 2014 Barolo is a blend of Nebbiolo grapes from the Grasso family's best vineyard sites: Casa Maté and Gavarini Chiniera. In a very happy and nostalgic way, this wine brings us back in time to when Barolo was more streamlined and linear in style. The limestone-rich soils of Gavarini Chiniera give the wine its aromatic profile with delicate tones of wild berry and blue flower. The Casa Maté site provides the robust texture and structure you taste here. This wine was designed to be offered at a lower price point (that's great news for us!). It offers an accessible personality that makes it easy to enjoy at your favorite Italian restaurant. I put the plus sign next to my score to underline the value you get here.’ – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 92+/100 (Jun 2018)

‘Grasso's 2014 Barolo is a beautiful wine that captures the personality of the vintage. Lithe, perfumed and aromatic, the 2014 exudes class from start to finish. The flavors are wonderfully bright and vibrant, with plenty of red fruit and expressive floral and overtones. The 2014 is a pretty, feminine wine that may very well surprise down the road.’ – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 92/100 (Nov 2017)