Fratelli Grasso Barbaresco 'Vallegrande' 2020

A wine full of character that is deep in color and flavor, dark wild fruits of black cherry and cassis, with violet and rose, forest floor, spice, and tar. Shows power and richness with round tannins that are approachable and satisfying.

100% Nebbiolo. Aged for 3 years in large Slavonian oak Botti with a small percentage in French oak.

Vallegrande, translates to big valley, an MGA, or cru vineyard. The only cru to be owned by descendants of the same family tree, along with their cousins, Ca’ del Baio.

Farming Practice:  Dry farmed with no pesticides or herbicides. Pheromone confusion is used to distract pests. Every other year they plant beans in the fall to fertilize and add nitrogen to the soils. Associated with The Green Experience.