Bruna Grimaldi Barolo Badarina

Bruna Grimaldi is a progressive Barolo producer from the small Barolo commune of Grinzane Cavour. The village, in terms of name and image, is many times larger than its surface area. Not only does it produce stunning, often undiscovered, and affordable Barolos, like those of Bruna Grimaldi, but it's also made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Cru vineyard Bricco in the Roddi d'Alba region of Barolo.

The decades-old winery Bruna Grimaldi

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.

How does this full-bodied Barolo Badarina taste?

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.