2021 Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo DOCG, Italy Naboso they decided to start their

they decided to start their own domaine by renting two hectares of vineyards

2017 Puro Rofe 'Rofe' Tinto Lanzarote

The wine is also aged in concrete--hence the very literal name--for 10-11 months and bottled without fining

brown chalk soils

2021 Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo DOCG, Italy Naboso they decided to start theirThis is a stunning set of wines from Elio Grasso. As always, I tasted the 2021s next to the preceding vintage, which provided a terrific opportunity to compare the wines. I found the 2020s just as compelling as they were last year. The 2021s are the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. While many 2021s offer a good deal of relatively early approachability, the 2021s here require cellaring. Interestingly, today the Ginestra Casa Mat and Gavarini