{"product_id":"2004-grasso-elio-barolo-ginstra-vigna-casa-mate","title":"Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Casa Maté” 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-2\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, Dec 2007 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003eThe 2004 Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate is a decidedly more masculine Barolo than the Gavarini. Made in a rich, weighty style, it reveals l\u003cb\u003eayers of deeply spiced, mentholated dark fruit\u003c\/b\u003e, new leather and licorice sensations in \u003cb\u003ean expression of Nebbiolo that engages all of the senses.\u003c\/b\u003e It is a \u003cb\u003esuperb effort\u003c\/b\u003e from one of Piedmont-s unheralded producers. The soils in this parcel contain 70% clay and 30% sand. Elio Grasso's wines are made in a unique, crisply articulated style that highlights balance and harmony over sheer power. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cb\u003e 94 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-2\"\u003eStephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep\/Oct 06 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull red with amber tones.\u003c\/b\u003e Deeply pitched, reticent nose suggests mocha, dried flowers and marzipan. \u003cb\u003eClassic but backward; \u003c\/b\u003estrong in material but much more than merely a fruity style. Denser and larger than the Chiniera, but with \u003cb\u003elovely vinosity;\u003c\/b\u003e began rather hidden but opened to reveal currant, plum and spices. Finishes with \u003cb\u003ebroad, sweet tannins and excellent length.\u003c\/b\u003e Very Barolo! This will need longer bottle aging than the Chiniera. \u003cb\u003e 92(+?) points\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037293105391,"sku":"1970","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/grasso_ginestracasamate2015-LBL_c75bf111-1449-44fc-b85c-75a2276756c9.png?v=1772599007","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/2004-grasso-elio-barolo-ginstra-vigna-casa-mate","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}