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A relatively new & exciting Barolo estate based in Grinzane Cavour, Bruna Grimaldi & her husband Franco took over from her parents Giovanni & Clara in the 1990s; Giovanni had joined his father supplying the local mkt while Clara (nata Scarzello) came from Serralunga d'Alba, bringing with her the top cru Badarina. Today Bruna & Franco are joined by their two talented children, Simone (since 2014) & Martina (2018). Their c. 15ha vineyards cover five comunes: Grinzane Cavour, Roddi, Verduno, La Morra, & Serralunga d'Alba, from which they produce four Barolos; one traditional blend, & two or three single vineyard expressions depending on the vintage. They also produce a fruity Barbera d'Alba, a cool Dolcetto, a fine Nebbiolo, & Langhe Arneis.
Their single Serralunga d'Alba cru of Badarina lies across the road/ridge from Francia & Boscareto, among the highest vineyards in the comune at c. 450m asl; Badarina however faces ESE capturing the morning light. In exceptional years they harvest the central S facing Vigna Regnola that lies in the heart of Badarina. But not in 2022, when they decided to blend all the fruit together. Aged for 30 mths in bottle grande.
