2015 Elio Grasso, Barolo, Runcot Riserva 3x75cl

Elio Grasso

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 96

Drink To: 2025-2040

The first vintage for Grasso’s Riserva ‘Rüncot’ was 1995. Since then, quality has edged ever higher, perhaps on account of the run of recent vintages witnessed in Piemonte, but without doubt, it is in part due to Gianluca Grasso’s winemaking skill. This Monforte d’Alba-based, family-run estate has holdings in two Barolo Cru, namely Ginestra and Gavarini. It is in the latter that the plot named ‘Rüncot’ lies. The Rüncot Riserva is only made in the best vintages, and it comes from 30-year-old vines on a steep, south facing slope which stretches to 350 metres in altitude. These vines grow on a clay soil over a base of limestone.
£399.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

96
Antonio Galloni

The 2015 Barolo Riserva Runcot is absolutely gorgeous. That much is clear. The only thing the 2015 needs is time. Time in the glass brings out the wine's inner perfume and bright, red-toned fruit. Blood orange, spice, mint, licorice and dried flowers linger on the persistent, sculpted finish. Readers should not plan on opening a bottle any time soon, as the Runcot only starts to drink well at around age ten, at a minimum. There is certainly plenty to look forward to.

17+
JancisRobinson.com

Wild cherry, sweet spices, fragrant violet scent too. Savoury but not austere on the palate, thanks to the vanilla-oak spice. Charming, accessible, user-friendly version of the style, with a bit of classic autumnal, leaf-fall complexity too. (RH)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

Italy

REGION

Piedmont

SUB REGION

Barolo

VINTAGE

2015

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

3x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

96

DRINK TO

2025-2040

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