Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè is powerful

and this is a wine with more fruitLa Poza behaves better in cooler years like 2013

The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity

especially in cooler years

was how clear Gaja’s recollection was of events that transpired fifty years ago

Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots Vintage:2018 Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa(from 70+ year old vines). Here the wood treatment isnt subtle though neither is it sufficient to overshadow the wonderfully fresh and layered nose of blue pinot fruit, cassis, earth and broad range of spice elements. The mouthfeel of the broad shouldered flavors is equally seductive and even sleeker but despite the generous midpalate there is solid muscle and a firm core of tannins supporting the powerful and driving finish. As big as this is, it