Barolo 2020 DOCG Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè Elio Grasso

Barolo DOCG Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè 2020 by Elio Grasso

Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè 2020 is a great red wine from the Langhe signed by Elio Grasso, an authentic expression of Monforte d’Alba and the symbolic grape variety of the territory, Nebbiolo. It comes from a historic and well-defined vineyard, with a limited production that enhances its identity, precision, and capacity for evolution. It is a choice of strong personality for those seeking a classic, territorial Barolo that is deeply connected to its origin.

Territory and wine style

The Casa Matè vineyard is located in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, in the Ginestra area, one of the most appreciated zones for Barolo production. The south-facing exposure and the altitude between 300 and 350 meters contribute to a balanced ripening of the grapes, while the medium-textured calcareous soil tending towards clay helps to give depth and structure to the sip. The manual harvest, carried out in the second decade of October, confirms a careful approach to grape selection and the final quality of the wine.

Tasting notes

This Barolo DOCG presents the typical profile of Nebbiolo from the Langhe: intense color but not impenetrable, with garnet hues that tend to evolve over time. On the nose, it offers an elegant and complex weave, with notes of small red fruits, wilted flowers, fine spices, and earthy hints. On the palate, it is structured, vertical, and rigorous, with present but well-integrated tannins, significant freshness, and a long, savory, and persistent finish. The aging in Slavonian oak barrels helps maintain balance and classicism without overshadowing the character of the cru.

Recommended pairings

The Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè 2020 pairs very effectively with rich and flavorful dishes from Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised dishes, roasts, stews, game, and preparations based on mushrooms or truffles. It also pairs well with aged cheeses and traditional Piedmontese recipes, where structure and acidity find a natural point of balance. It is an important table wine, capable of supporting complex preparations without losing finesse.

Serving temperature

To best appreciate the Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè 2020, the ideal temperature is between 16 and 18 °C. In its youth, it can benefit from a preventive oxygenation in a decanter, useful for highlighting aromas and tannic structure. Serving in wide glasses favors aromatic evolution and the full expression of the wine.

Why buy it

Choosing this wine means bringing into your cellar a Barolo of strong identity, born from a precise vineyard and a reference producer like Elio Grasso. It is a label that combines tradition, precision, and evolutionary potential, ideal for both an important dinner and for a purchase considered for collection or aging. An authoritative, elegant Barolo that is consistent with the most classic expression of the Langhe.