Silvio Grasso
シルヴィオ・グラッソ
Three generations of Barolo craftsmanship in La Morra
Founded in 1927 by Silvio Grasso in the heart of La Morra, one of Barolo's most celebrated communes, the estate has been run by three generations of the Grasso family. Silvio's son, Alessio Federico Grasso, began estate-bottling the family's entire production in the mid-1980s and expanded the vineyard holdings from 4.5 to today's 14 hectares. The winery is now guided by his sons Paolo, who oversees winemaking in the cellar, and Silvio, who tends the vineyards, with their mother Marilena at their side. Two hectares of south-facing, estate-owned Nebbiolo vines sit within the celebrated Luciani and Manzoni crus, from which the estate produces its two flagship single-vineyard Barolos, Bricco Luciani and Bricco Manzoni. Vineyard work follows natural, low-intervention practices — integrated pest management with sulfur- and copper-based treatments and organic fertilizers only — while in the cellar, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel with extended maceration, and aging favors large, mostly used oak barrels (less than 30% new wood) to preserve aromatic purity over overt oak character.
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Who Is This For?
For Barolo lovers who want elegant, aromatic, single-vineyard wines built for both early drinking and long aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Silvio Grasso founded, and who runs it today?
- Founded in 1927 by Silvio Grasso, the estate is now run by his grandsons Paolo (cellar) and Silvio (vineyards), continuing three generations of family winemaking in La Morra.
- What are Silvio Grasso's most famous wines?
- The estate's flagship Barolos are Bricco Luciani and Bricco Manzoni, single-vineyard crus from south-facing Nebbiolo parcels within La Morra's celebrated Luciani and Manzoni vineyards.
- What winemaking style defines Silvio Grasso?
- A modern, elegance-focused approach that limits new oak to under 30% and favors large barrels over barriques, preserving aromatic purity and silky tannins rather than heavy wood character.
- Are Silvio Grasso's vineyards farmed sustainably?
- Yes, the estate practices natural, low-intervention viticulture using only sulfur- and copper-based treatments and organic fertilizers.
- Do Silvio Grasso wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Their refined tannins and balanced acidity make them excellent partners for umami-rich dishes such as grilled wagyu or soy-glazed duck.