2020 Elio Grasso Runcot, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Italy Lillet Winemaking: foot crushed

Winemaking: foot crushed

Incredibly pretty

Granite and clay soils

Total maceration of 2 to 3 weeks

A standout 100% Meunier rosé from the Vallée de l’Ardre

2020 Elio Grasso Runcot, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Italy Lillet Winemaking: foot crushedThis is a positively stellar set of wines from Elio Grasso. The 2022 Barolos are terrific. "The classic parameter we look at is time from budbreak to harvest," Gianluca Grasso explained. "Ideally, we want to see a cycle of 210 days. In 2022, it was 190." Grasso opted to keep the fruit as shaded as possible to extend the cycle. The results are evident in tasting; these are some of the most compelling wines of the vintage. I also had a chance to revisit