SILVIO GRASSO
PIEDMONT / BAROLO / LA MORRA
The Grasso family has been cultivating grapes and crafting wine since 1927. However, it was not until 1980, when Federico Grasso began bottling and releasing his wines to the public, that their reputation as producers of sophisticated and modern Barolos truly took flight. Federico's approach is notable for its avoidance of excessive wood aromas, achieved through the use of large barrels rather than barriques for maturation, and a judicious application of new wood, which comprises less than 30% of the barrels used, even on single-vineyard bottlings.
The estate, originally established by Silvio Grasso, has grown from 4.5 hectares to 14 hectares today, with all vineyards located within the prestigious commune of La Morra, home to notable crus such as Bricco Luciani and Bricco Manzoni.
Federico releases six different Baroli, including a traditionally made wine and single vineyard versions from the Giachini and Plicotti crus, in addition to a seductive barrel-fermented Barbera, a traditional juicy Barbera, a pretty and youthful Dolcetto, and two different versions of Nebbiolo.
They practices natural agriculture, utilizing integrated insect and disease control, sulfur and copper-based products, and only organic fertilizers. Spontaneous cover crops are left between the rows of vines and the soil is occasionally tilled, with a very careful use of SO2 in the wines.
Multidimensional, compelling, prodigious in stature. Silvio Grasso offers an impressive collection of vineyard-designate Barolos. – Wine Advocate
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Federico & Marilena Grasso and their two sons Silvio and Paolo.
Piedmont
Barolo (La Morra)
Sustainable
Manual
14 hectares
Nebbiolo, Barbera
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Silvio Grasso Langhe Dolcetto
Appellation: Langhe Dolcetto DOC
Grape Variety: 100% Dolcetto
Production area: La Morra, Roddino
Vineyard extension: 1,5h
Exposure: South- East
Type of soil: Calcareous
Grape yield/hectare: 80 ql
Year of planting: 1988
Vinification: fermentation in steel tanks for 10 days.
Aging: Maturing in steel for 7-8 months. Aged in the bottle for 1 month.
Notes: This wine boasts a fine and fruity nose with hints of spice and ripe plum, complemented by a subtle bitter almond undertone. On the palate, it is supple and fresh with a good structure and well-balanced flavor, finishing with a slight bitter aftertaste.
Silvio Grasso Langhe Rosso
Appellation: Langhe Rosso DOC
Grape Varieties: 33% Syrah, 33% Merlot, 33% Nebbiolo
Production area: La Morra, Barolo, Monforte d'Alba
Vineyard extension: 0,5 ha
Exposure: La Morra : South-East, Barolo and Monforte: South-West
Type of soil: Medium texture, calcareous
Grape yield/hectare: 80 ql
Year of planting: 1999, 2000
Vinification: fermentation in steel tanks for 10 days.
Aging: The wine matures in stainless steel for 6 months and then in wood for 3 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 6 months.
Notes: This wine has an intense and fruity nose with notes of small black fruits and spices, complemented by tertiary aromas of leather, coffee, and licorice. On the palate, it has a good structure, persistence, and is soft and quite fresh with moderate tannins.
Silvio Grasso Barbera d'Alba
Appellation: Barbera d’Alba DOC
Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Production area: La Morra
Vineyard extension: 2 ha
Exposure: South
Type of soil: Calcareous
Grape yield/hectare: 80 ql
Year of planting: 1985
Vinification: Fermentation in steel tanks for 10 days.
Aging: maturing in steel for 7-8 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 1 month.
Notes: This wine has a typical and intense nose, dominated by aromas of red berries and black cherry. On the palate, it is dry, soft, full-bodied, quite fresh and has a fruity and pleasant finish.
Silvio Grasso Barbera d'Alba "Fontanile"
Appellation: Barbera d’Alba DOC
Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Production area: La Morra
Vineyard extension: 1 ha
Exposure: South
Type of soil: Chalky - clayey
Grape yield/hectare: 80 ql
Year of planting: 1982
Vinification: Fermentation in steel tanks for 10 days,
Aging: The wine matures in French oak barriques for 18 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 3 months.
Notes: This wine has an intense and fruity nose, with ripe fruit, cherries, sweet spices, and vanilla. On the palate, it is powerful, soft, vigorous, fresh, with velvety tannins, well-balanced, and has a long finish.
Silvio Grasso Langhe Nebbiolo
Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo 95%, Merlot, Barbera d'Alba 5%
Production area: La Morra – Monticello d’Alba
Vineyard extension: 2 ha
Exposure: South-East / South-West
Type of soil: calcareous - clayey , sandstone
Grape yield/hectare: 70 ql
Year of planting: 1980 - 2000
Vinification: Fermentation in steel tanks for 10 days.
Aging: The wine matures in stainless steel for 6 months and then in wood for 5 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 6 months.
Notes: This wine has a fruity nose with fresh notes of red berries and peach. On the palate, it has medium soft tannins and high acidity.
Silvio Grasso Barolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Production area: La Morra, Barolo
Vineyard extension: 1,5ha
Exposure: South-west
Type of soil: Calcareous-clayey
Grape yield/hectare: 60 ql
Year of planting: 1984
Vinification and ageing: fermentation in steel tanks for 10 days.
Aging: The wine matures in French oak barriques for 24 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 12 months.
Notes: This wine has a very intense and elegant fruity nose. On the palate, it is dry, austere, warm, tannic, fresh, intense, and has a good persistence.
Silvio Grasso Barolo "Turnè"
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Production area: La Morra, Barolo
Vineyard extension: 0,5ha
Exposure: South- West
Type of soil: Calcareous-clayey
Grape yield/hectare: 60 ql
Year of planting: 1984
Vinification and ageing: traditional maceration with the skins for 40 days in steel with indigenous yeasts.
Aging: Maturation in Slavonian oak casks for 24 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 12 months.
Notes: This wine has an elegant, clean, and fresh nose with fruity notes of ripe cherry and rose. On the palate, it is warm, well-structured, fresh, intense, and has a very long and pleasant finish.
Silvio Grasso Barolo "Annunziata Vigna Plicotti"
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Production area: La Morra
Vineyard extension: 1ha
Exposure: South- East
Type of soil: Calcareous-clay
Grape yield/hectare: 50 ql
Year of planting: 1982
Vinification and ageing: Fermentation in steel tanks for 15 days.
Aging: The wine matures in French oak barriques for 24 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 12 months.
Notes: This wine has a fine and intense nose with complex aromas of fruit, spice, plum, blackberry, and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth, fresh, tasty, with velvety tannins, quite intense and persistent.
Silvio Grasso Barolo "Bricco Luciani"
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Production area: La Morra
Vineyard extension: 1,5ha
Exposure: South
Type of soil: Calcareous-clayey
Grape yield/hectare: 50 ql
Year of planting: 1982
Vinification: Fermentation in steel tanks for 15 days.
Aging: The wine matures in French oak barriques for 24 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 12 months.
Notes: This wine has a very intense and persistent nose with a complex bouquet of wild berries, black herbs, licorice, tobacco, leather, and rose petals. On the palate, it is round and soft with rich, ripe fruits, well balanced and persistent.
Silvio Grasso Barolo "Bricco Manzoni"
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Production area: La Morra
Vineyard extension: 0,7ha
Exposure: South-East
Type of soil: Calcareous-clayey
Grape yield/hectare: 50 ql
Year of planting: 1968
Vinification: Fermentation in steel tanks for 15 days.
Aging: The wine matures in French oak barriques for 24 months. The wine is aged in the bottle for 12 months.
Notes: This wine has a characteristic nose with fruity aromas of ripe cherry, black currant, dried violet, and jam. On the palate, it is rich, warm, soft, velvety, with thick tannins, and persistent.
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