2017 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera [JD96][WS96][V96][JS95][WA95+]

Producer: Elio Grasso  Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: Nebbiolo Year: 2017    Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points  "The distinctive amphitheater that is Gavarini in Monforte d’Alba is situated just north of Ginestra. The 2017 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is nuanced with perfectly ripe cherry, cinnamon, cedar, and menthol. It delivers a high level of refinement on the palate, with super-fine tannins, orange peel, pomegranate, and dried roses."   Wine Spectator, 96 Points  "The distinctive amphitheater that is Gavarini in Monforte d’Alba is situated just north of Ginestra. The 2017 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is nuanced with perfectly ripe cherry, cinnamon, cedar, and menthol. It delivers a high level of refinement on the palate, with super-fine tannins, orange peel, pomegranate, and dried roses."   Vinous, 96 Points  "Grasso's 2017 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is fabulous. In fact, the Gavarini is easily one of the wines of the vintage because it retains all of its classic signatures, which is also