The Grimaldi family has owned 11 hectares of vines in some of Piedmont's most sought-after communes for over 60 years, but they have only been bottling their own wines for the past two decades. It is a traditional family whose primary purpose after the war was to make wine as a means of survival. The winery has embraced a mix of winemaking techniques; some are modern, such as fermenting in stainless steel, and others are classic Piedmontese, such as aging the finished wine in large, neutral barrels. This blend of new and old produces wines that are open and refined, with delicate aromas and generous fruit, yet held together by a distinct sense of place and terroir.
The Nebbiolo vineyard is located in Badarina, in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, an area ideally suited to Barolo production. The chalky soil is perfectly south-facing. After careful selection, the grapes are harvested by hand, and the wine is then aged in tonneaux and large wooden barrels for 24 months. After aging, the wine is bottle-aged for a further 8 to 10 months.
The result is a garnet-red wine with aromas of violets, pepper, raspberries, balsamic vinegar, wild berries, and leather. This Barolo has a full flavor with hints of red fruit and herbs. It finishes with a long, lingering finish. This red wine pairs wonderfully with smoky dishes, such as grilled ribeye or tournedos with mushrooms.
