Producer spotlight
Elio Grasso
Considered ‘a modern traditionalist’, Elio Grasso has some of the finest terroir in Barolo in his 18 hectares of vineyard and in 40 years has established himself as one of the region’s greats.
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Barolo, Italy
Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera 2019
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R 1,795.00 ZAR
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Ratings
The Wine Advocate: 97
Vinous: 96
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Composition
100% Nebbiolo
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Glass
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Vessel
Slavonian oak barrels
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Body
Full
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Alcohol content
15.0
Tasting Notes
"With vines adjacent to forests on white chalky soils, the Elio Grasso 2019 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is a luminous and very beautiful wine. Vintner Gianluca Grasso called this "the helicopter vintage" because he actually rented a helicopter to fly over the vines for 45 minutes to dry them from rain right before harvest. As he tells it, this was a costly but good decision because 15 minutes after he finished harvesting on October 26, heavy rain came and lasted an entire week. Thanks to these dramatic measures, the grape skins were excellent, and maceration with submerged cap lasted 55 days. That's how perfect the skins were. This balanced wine shows extreme precision and elegance." - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
Our cold-chain delivery process
Our cold-chain delivery process
The Great Domaines cold chain promise: from the vineyard to your glass
At Great Domaines, we're passionate about delivering wines in perfect condition. Our meticulous cold chain process ensures that every bottle arrives at your doorstep just as the winemaker intended.
Why Our Cold Chain Matters
Our cold chain is an unbroken logistics chain, but it’s also our commitment to excellence. By maintaining optimal temperature from vineyard to cellar, we preserve the nuanced flavours, aromas, and ageing potential of each wine.When you uncork a bottle from Great Domaines, you're tasting the wine exactly as the winemaker envisioned. We don’t just want to sell wine, we want to deliver an excellent experience along with a story, and a moment of perfection.
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Delivery policy
Delivery policy
Safe delivery, every time. We ship all wines in secure packaging, with full insurance coverage. Johannesburg deliveries come straight from our cellars. Expect your order within 2–5 business days. For more details, see our delivery policy.
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