Elio Grasso

Nebbiolo-focused Barolo producer from Piemonte's Langhe hills.

Elio Grasso produces Nebbiolo-based Barolos in Piemonte, Northern Italy's most prestigious red wine region. The winery's portfolio centers on single-vineyard expressions from the Langhe hills, where Nebbiolo achieves its most structured and age-worthy form. Barolo Riserva Rüncot, Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté, and Barolo Gavarini Chiniera represent the house's core offerings, each capturing distinct terroir through the region's signature grape. These wines have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate. Nebbiolo's hallmark tannins and acidity define the style—wines built for cellaring, marked by complexity and mineral precision rather than immediate approachability. The Langhe's limestone-rich soils and continental climate create conditions where this demanding variety develops its full potential.