Grassi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Winemaking

Grassi is a small family estate in northeastern Italy dedicated to producing elegant, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon in a region better known for lighter varietals. The winemaker favors a restrained hand in the cellar, allowing the vineyard's character and the wine's natural structure to shine through rather than relying on heavy extraction or oak.

Tasting Notes

This 2022 Cabernet opens with ripe dark fruit—cassis and blackberry—layered with subtle herbaceous whispers that speak to the wine's careful balance. On the palate, firm, well-knit tannins frame flavors of blackberry and plum, with a thread of cedar and graphite minerality running through the mid-palate and into a lingering, elegant finish. The oak is woven seamlessly into the structure rather than dominating, allowing the wine's refinement and complexity to develop over time.

Producer

Grassi operates as a boutique producer focused on crafting Cabernet Sauvignon that defies regional expectation. The estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture and measured winemaking has earned it recognition among collectors seeking structured, cellar-worthy wines from unexpected terroirs.

Terroir

Grassi is located in northeastern Italy, where continental influences and well-drained soils create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon ripening. The region's cooler growing season—relative to more famous Italian wine areas—encourages slower maturation and the development of refined tannin structure, hallmarks of this vintage.

Food Pairings

Pan-seared duck breast with cherry gastrique is an elegant match for this wine's cassis and plum character. For a more casual pairing, try it alongside a grilled ribeye with rosemary and garlic—the wine's firm tannins and cedar notes will cut beautifully through the richness of the beef. Aged hard cheeses, particularly Parmigiano-Reggiano, will also bring out the wine's mineral edges.