GRASSO FRATELLI
Treiso CN, Italy (Piedmont)
Barbaresco San Stunet
Barbaresco DOCG
Nebbiolo
San Stunet is Piedmontese dialect for Santo Stefano, Saint Stephen, for whom there is a statue next to the vineyard. This is a classic Nebbiolo that pairs very well with lamb, hard cheeses, red meats, mushroom and truffle.
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Cultivated on one of the tallest hills in Barbaresco, this wine shows great energy and structure with enhanced rose, red cherry, blueberry, and plum. Savory notes of mint and leather stand out and lead to a captivating spectrum on palate and finish.
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"Matiné"
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Barbera
Matiné in Piedmontese dialect means “One who awakens early to work.” Clearly this describes the two brothers, Luigi and Alfredo, who have tended these vineyards together now for more than 50 years.
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Matine is made in only the best years and now designated “Riserva.” Is Always deep opaque purple, with rich and abundant black cherry and a touch of tar. The finish is complex and powerful.
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Barbaresco Vallegrande 2009
Barbaresco DOCG
Nebbiolo
One of the real pleasures for a wine lover is being able to taste a wine in the prime of its life. This library release comes straight from the Grasso cellar in Treiso, Italy. Deep powerful flavors dominate this vintage with earthy undertones supported by broad tannins that are round and complex. A warmer vintage that offers a full-flavored wine with broad appeal.
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The brothers, Luigi and Alfredo are more interested in the process of farming and making wine than in selling it. Lucky for us, they let us pick through their cellar to offer vintages at the peak of the maturation process. These Library releases are rare glimpses into the world of aged wine and unlock the mysteries and flavors of how the noble Nebbiolo grape can age.
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