Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Dec 2007
The 2004 Barolo Ginestra Casa
Mate is a decidedly more masculine Barolo than the Gavarini. Made in a rich, weighty
style, it reveals layers of deeply spiced, mentholated dark fruit, new leather
and licorice sensations in an expression of Nebbiolo that engages all of the
senses. It is a superb effort 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. 94 points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct
06
Full red with amber tones. Deeply pitched, reticent nose suggests mocha,
dried flowers and marzipan. Classic but backward; strong in material but much more
than merely a fruity style. Denser and larger than the Chiniera, but with lovely vinosity; began rather hidden but opened to reveal currant, plum and spices. Finishes
with broad, sweet tannins and excellent length. Very Barolo! This will need
longer bottle aging than the Chiniera. 92(+?) points |
