Nonno Pietro Grasso was born in 1878, forever changing the course
of the family¹s history by founding the winery, now managed
with great care by his grandson Pier Paolo, who took over exactly
a hundred years later. The management of the business, along with
the winemaking skills, have been handed
down from father to son for three generations, first from Pietro
to Giuseppe, then on to Pier Paolo, who became committed to continuous
growth, capitalizing on his family's spirit of sacrifice and hard
work.
The winery is located in the renowned village of Treiso, situated
about 7 km from Alba, the capital of the Langhe wine district. The
wines are produced using grapes from reputed vineyards the Grassos
have bought with years of painstaking work. The grapes are grown
on the prestigious sunny hillsides surrounding the winery, which
boasts an outstanding view of hilltops and ridges that slope gently
towards the town of Alba, crowned in the distance by the majestic
peak of Monviso.
Pier Wines: www.piervini.it
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BARBERA D¹ALBA: PAJORÈ
SUPERIORE d.o.c.
Its reddish purple colour is almost opaque and its appearance
is typical of the variety. Its bouquet has intense aromas of
cherry jam which is complemented by a slightly sweet hint of
vanilla. On the palate its thick and fruity consistency mitigates
the variety¹s traditional acidity, giving a finish that
is long and velvety.
Due to its full, dry flavours it goes mainly with roasted or
boiled meat dishes and cheese.
Serving temperature 18°C. top |
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BARBARESCO: RIO SORDO RESERVE d.o.c.g.
The colour is ruby-red with light orange highlights. The bouquet
is ethereal, with complex notes of spices, plums, cocoa, and
liquorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, austere,
velvety, harmonic and elegant, with refined tannins.
It goes well with red meat, meat on the spit, and ripened cheeses.
Serving temperature 16-18°C, serve in large-bowled glasses.
It ages well. top
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DOLCETTO D¹ALBA: SORI MACARINI d.o.
c.
Its forward fruity nose has notes of raspberries, spices and
liquorice. The taste is full with complexity that enhances its
well-built structure. It is pleasant, fresh and has a slightly
bitter-almond back-taste.
It is an appropriate wine to serve with the entire meal thanks
to its bouquet and delicate flavour.
Serving temperature 18°C. top |
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LANGHE NEBBIOLO d.o.c.
Very bright ruby red that tends to fade with ageing. Delicate
and fruity. The taste is dry, although dense - recalling fruit
such as raspberries. Ageing, it becomes velvety and soft.
It pairs well with kid, roast, farmyard animals and seasoned
cheeses.
Serve at a temperature of 18-20°C degrees in spacious and
potbellied glasses. top |
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BARBARESCO: VILA RESERVE d.o.c.g.
Unlike Barbaresco Rio Sordo, this wine is made from grapes coming
from different vineyards in Treiso, Barbaresco, Cru, Tre Stelle,
Nicolini and Ca¹Grossa. Ruby-red in colour, its bouquet
is intense with persistent fruity notes and pleasant aromas.
The taste is dry, warm, flavourful, with important persuasive
tannins and good body. It ages well.
It goes well with roasted baby goat, poultry and rabbit, aged
cheeses and dried fruit.
Serving temperature 16-18°C in large-bowled glasses.top |
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