2022 Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo DOCG, Italy Dislivelli complex premier cru that shares

complex premier cru that shares the same noble position as Chablis’ grand cru row

Robert Michel

2010 & 1945

Crushed on the stem and pressed

at the highest hillside location of any of Baudry's vines

2022 Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo DOCG, Italy Dislivelli complex premier cru that sharesThis 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