Elio Grasso
Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina 2013
Italy
About the SessionItaly dominates the auction, led by a considerable depth of Tuscan greats. Fontodi spans the full range of the estate from the benchmark Chianti Classico through multiple vintages of Flaccianello della Pieve, their iconic Sangiovese IGT, to the crown jewel Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The jewel in the crown of Tuscan reds, Brunello di Montalcino is well represented with offerings from Il Poggione, Casanova di Neri, Silvio Nardi, and the rare Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta. A group of curated Italian Collections rounds out the Italian session, offering mixed selections ideal for those seeking range across multiple producers in a single lot.
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Critics Ratings
“A layer of sweet vanilla and chocolate coats the blueberry, cassis and violet flavors. Dense, remaining pure and long on the finish.” - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Feb 2016)
