COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giacomo Grimaldi di Grimaldi Ferruccio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Le Coste Riserva Giacomo Grimaldi 2016 is a distinguished wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by the Grimaldi family, whose winemaking history dates back to 1930, this Riserva is exclusively sourced from the family's own vineyards. The 'Le Coste' vineyard, a single hectare planted with approximately 70-year-old Nebbiolo vines, is the cornerstone of this particular bottling. The wine's Riserva designation indicates it is made only in exceptional years, highlighting its special nature. The Grimaldi estate encompasses 18 hectares across renowned areas, emphasizing a commitment to expressing the unique terroir of the Langhe region through meticulous vineyard management and winemaking.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Le Coste vineyard is one of the oldest crus mentioned on Barolo maps.
Fact 02
Only 1,500 bottles of this Riserva are produced.
Fact 03
The winery has been family-owned since 1930.
Fact 04
Vineyards span prestigious areas like Barolo, Novello, and Monforte d'Alba.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Le Coste Riserva undergoes a 15-day maceration in temperature-controlled steel vats. Following this, malolactic fermentation occurs in barrique. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French barriques, with 25% being new. This is followed by 24 months in cask, 8 months in steel tanks, and a final 20 months of bottle aging. Production is limited, with approximately 1,500 bottles of 0.75L produced, alongside magnums.
