Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba dei Grassi 2016

Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba dei Grassi 2016

89
RP 90
VO 90

Elio Grasso, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Dolcetto

HK$ 150.00
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Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba dei Grassi 2016

Colour

Deep garnet red with purple reflections.

Bouquet

Fresh and crisp berry fruit and small cherry.

Flavour

The flavor is dry and full-bodied.

Pairing

Pasta
Meat
Cheese

Features

Name Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba dei Grassi 2016
Type Red still
Classification DOC Dolcetto d'Alba
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Dolcetto
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Monforte d’Alba at and average altitude of 280 meters above sea leve. Exposure: southeast-facing.
Soil composition Moderately loose-packed, clay and limestone-based.
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 4500
Harvest Second and third 10 days of September, manual harvest.
Vinification The vinification procedure for Dolcetto d'Alba dei Grassi involves alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with daily pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, the wine stays in stainless steel untill bottling in April-May.
Production year 20,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Robert Parker
90/100 
2016
Vinous
90/100 
2016
xtraWine
88/100 
2016
Decanter
91/100 
2017
Wine Spectator
88/100 
2014
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2011
Wine Spectator
89/100 
2009
Elio Grasso
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