Barolo Riserva Badarina 2016 Bruna Grimaldi 75 cl

Description

History

The company was founded in 1957 and already in 1960 Giovanni Grimaldi began to sell wine in bulk and to bottle it during the best years. From the beginning, his attention will be focused on improving the wines qualitatively and stylistically starting directly from the care of the vineyard. From 1990 the daughter Bruna Grimaldi and her husband Franco Fiorino will take over the leadership of the company, acquiring new land and bringing new knowledge; it will be the turning point of the beginning of the marketing of some products on new markets, including foreign ones. From 2013, the sons of Bruna and Franco will also take over the company, effectively reaching the third generation of the family who in turn will introduce enthusiasm and technological innovation: Simone has a degree in Oenology from the nearby and important University of Alba; Martina, on the other hand, studied Administration and had work experience in the world of wine, including abroad.

Grapes used

100% Nebbiolo

Production method

The Nebbiolo grapes are harvested manually during the harvest and then carefully selected. Subsequently, the grapes are destemmed and placed in stainless steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation, which takes place at a controlled temperature for about 10-15 days. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for at least 36 months. Finally, the wine is bottled and aged in the bottle for a further 12 months before being marketed.

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting notes

The wine has an intense ruby red color, with hints tending towards garnet. On the nose hints of very ripe fruit such as raspberry jam, black cherries and small red fruits, and also hints of dried flowers such as violet and potpourri. Notes of mineral sapidity, and a beautiful bouquet of spices: from black pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, coffee, sandalwood, tobacco and licorice. In the mouth broad, initially soft, it ends with a discreet acidity and ripe and elegant tannins. The end of the mouth is once again spicy and very long, really pleasant.

Possible combinations

Ideal on second courses of red meat or game, even very cooked ones, such as braised or baked duck, stews or meats flavored with Langhe truffles. Given the great complexity and aging capacity, it is also possible to wait a few years before consuming the bottle and in that case it becomes an incredible meditation wine, capable of offering very complex and refined nuances of flavors and aromas.