Elio Grasso, Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate Vintage:2016 This is not as complex

This is not as complex as the Charmes but it’s notably finer and should also age extremely well

load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate

4 ha and Ponsot is by far the largest holder in Clos de la Roche)

blackberry tart

With a decanter filled with crème de cassis

Elio Grasso, Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate Vintage:2016 This is not as complexGrasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa Mat is powerful, deep and tightly wound, with a level of translucent energy that is alluring. Deceptively medium in body, the 2013 packs a real punch. The Casa Mat has also closed down considerably since I last tasted it. Not that that should be a problem, as the 2013 really needs a number of years to be at its very best. Antonio Galloni