Giulio Grasso

Fratelli Grasso

Vallegrande Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2015

Drank the 2015 vintage - smooth tannins but still hold on some nice fruity notes — 5 days ago

Thien BuiKeelan Guiley
with Thien and Keelan

Elio Grasso

Gavarini Chiniera Barolo Nebbiolo

Floral, enough fruit left, mostly dark berries, old book, dried leaves, forest floor, and nicely mellowed tannins. 2009 in 2025. — 2 months ago

La Cerbaiola di Salvioni Giulio

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Then 2013 Salvioni La Cerbaiola is drop dead Gorgeous in all aspects, including the deep, dark and dense ruby-red, garnet appearance, the fruit-laden, perfumed aromatics and flavors, as well as the well balanced structure of ample fruit, medium acidity, and gentle tannins at the long satisfying finish.

Overall, it’s medium/full, particularly elegant and vibrant, from a cooler than normal vintage that many described as a “return to classicism.” I’m unfamiliar with older vintages (prior to global warming) but this is MY style of Brunello. Refined, Classy and a Joy to swirl, sniff and savor.
— 16 days ago

Ira liked this

Giulio Grasso

Ca' del Baio Langhe Chardonnay 2024

Excellent. Got that northern Italian crispiness. Lots of fresh, bright acidity. — 2 months ago

Sharon, Serge and 1 other liked this

Elio Grasso

Ginestra Casa Maté Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Like most 10’s this was structured showing silky tannins surrounded by cherry, berry fruit, balsamic, spice, licorice, leather, rose petal & tobacco notes — 4 months ago

Tobin, Jan and 5 others liked this

Elio Grasso

Gavarini Langhe Nebbiolo 2025

Delicious and easy to drink — 17 days ago

Silvio Grasso

Bricco Manzoni Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Beautiful and lush. So many layers…feels like this will still be strong in another 10 years — a month ago

Kim Benderoth
with Kim

La Cerbaiola di Salvioni Giulio

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese

This is a highly regarded wine and it has all the bones of a great wine - but it just didn’t fit my profile. I prefer a balance of earth and fruit in old world wines and probably lean towards the earth. This was too fruit forward for me. — 4 months ago

Elio Grasso

Rüncot Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 2007

Savoury yet ripe cherry notes. Great depth of flavour coming out after 18 years. A medium bodied palate with medium plus intensity. A trace of that elusive iron amongst the earthy notes. A brilliant wine - thoroughly enjoyed it. A pity that we have to wait 15 to 20 years for Barolos like this to be at their peak, but it is worth the wait. Runcot is only bottled in the best years. This is one of the 1001 Wines and one of the best reds I’ve had this year. — 6 months ago

Doug, Tom and 19 others liked this
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Congratulations Bob, that is stunning Barolo.
That producer, from that vintage and at that age. Truly representing the beauty of Nebbiolo.
The stars and planets have aligned for you.
Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Yes Jamie I agree. One of the better Barolos in my experience. 👌
Ceccherini Cristiano

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Runcot is an amazing Barolo indeed
Agreed on the ageing time too
@Jamie Lauder
Great pull @
Bob McDonald