Elio Grasso, Barolo Gavarini Chiniera, 2004 SPcount0226 For collectors or serious white

For collectors or serious white wine drinkers

expressive wines

toffee and warming spices

but already shows glimpses of its regal composure

This is a Chenin Blanc built for aging

Elio Grasso, Barolo Gavarini Chiniera, 2004 SPcount0226 For collectors or serious whiteElio Grasso is one of Monforte d'Alba's most respected Barolo estates, family run and known for combining traditional structure with polish and purity. Gavarini Chiniera is a single vineyard bottling from their Gavarini cru, Nebbiolo grown on the steep slopes around the family home, aged in large Slavonian oak casks in the more classic Grasso style. The 2004 was a great, balanced Barolo vintage, and at twenty plus years this is mature and fully