Tasting Notes
The 2016 Barolo Riserva Rüncot is quite possibly the single greatest wine I have tasted in more than twenty years I have been coming here, with the possible exception of the 1989s and 1990s. Deep and powerful, but not at all heavy, the 2016 dazzles from the very first taste. Dark cherry/plum fruit, menthol, lavender, licorice and mocha saturate the palate in a Barolo of extraordinary richness and intensity. The 2016 spent four years in 100% new oak, and yet there is no trace at all of wood. Magnificent! - Vinous /Antonio Galloni 100 points
The Grasso family is highly respected by other Barolo producers and has lived in the Langhe for centuries , but only started bottling their own wines in the late 70's , converting themselves from a Growers family to a wine producers . Great efforts were made in modernising and replanting Vineyards with the simple Goal to produce the best Barolo possible from their Land .A jewel of an estate , with Gavarini Chiniera and Ginestra Casa mate vineyard sites in their holdings in Monforte .These wines sit at the very top of the Pyramid and Elio and his son Gianluca, continue to release beautifully perfumed and structured Barolo, both in a traditional style and Runcot as the more modern wine . Great expressions of Monforte terroir; these examples of Barolo are as honest as you can find. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine Red Nebbiolo |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Sub Region | Barolo |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |