| Region of production: | Barolo |
| Winery Location: | Monforte d’Alba |
| Year Established: | The Grasso family has been grape growers for years, though did not start producing wine until 1978. |
Vineyard Holdings
Approximately 18 ha
- all in Monforte
Top Wines Produced
- Barolo Riserva Rüncot
- Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera
- Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè
- Barbera d’Alba Martina
- Langhe Chardonnay Educato
Inaugural Vintages
- 1978 for Gavarini Vigna Chiniera & Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè
- 1995 for Rüncot
Average Total Production
- 90,000 bottles
Summary
Elio Grasso produces wines exclusively from estate owned grapes. They farm 18 hectares of vineyard in the Monforte commune of Barolo. Since 1978, they have separately vinified and bottled the grapes of various vineyard plots, resulting in a selection of top quality fruit. In addition to growing Nebbiolo for their Barolos, they also grow Barbera, Dolcetto, and Chardonnay.
Style & Vinification Techniques
With the exception of the Chardonnay which is fermented in barrique, all wines are fermented in temperature control stainless steel with daily pumpovers. The Rüncot is aged in new, French barrique, while the other two Barolos are aged in 25 hl Slavonian oak.
Producer Website: Elio Grasso