2022 Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo DOCG, Italy California Stars especially at night

especially at night

all wrapped in a supple

2016 Brezza Barbera d'Alba Superiore

Situated on the lower

2022 Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo DOCG, Italy California Stars especially at nightThis is a positively stellar set of wines from Elio Grasso. The 2022 Barolos are terrific. "The classic parameter we look at is time from budbreak to harvest," Gianluca Grasso explained. "Ideally, we want to see a cycle of 210 days. In 2022, it was 190." Grasso opted to keep the fruit as shaded as possible to extend the cycle. The results are evident in tasting; these are some of the most compelling wines of the vintage. I also had a chance to revisit