2021 Elio Grasso Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate, Barolo DOCG, Italy Valdespino they converted all of their

they converted all of their parcels to biodynamic farming

but the flagship is the regional Sudsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc “Kalk & Kreide”

Vineyard Area: From gently sloped vines in Oliveira do Hospital

Winemaking: The grapes were harvested at three various times at their optimum maturity

the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from Domaine de Marcoux is the smallest cuvée that they make

2021 Elio Grasso Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate, Barolo DOCG, Italy Valdespino they converted all of theirThis is a stunning set of wines from Elio Grasso. As always, I tasted the 2021s next to the preceding vintage, which provided a terrific opportunity to compare the wines. I found the 2020s just as compelling as they were last year. The 2021s are the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. While many 2021s offer a good deal of relatively early approachability, the 2021s here require cellaring. Interestingly, today the Ginestra Casa Mat and Gavarini