COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giacomo Grimaldi di Grimaldi Ferruccio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Piccole Vigne is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Giacomo Grimaldi di Grimaldi Ferruccio, the 2018 vintage reflects the year's characteristics. The Grimaldi family has a long history in winemaking, with the estate now managed by Ferruccio Grimaldi, who emphasizes quality through meticulous vineyard work. The vineyards are situated in the Langhe sub-region, known for its clay-limestone soils and fossil marl, which are conducive to growing Nebbiolo grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Ferruccio Grimaldi was once a police officer.
Fact 02
Vines at Giacomo Grimaldi can be up to 70 years old.
Fact 03
Organic principles guide vineyard practices.
Fact 04
Annual production is around 50,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Piccole Vigne involves a maceration period of 8-10 days 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, followed by another 12 months in cask. An additional 8 months are spent in stainless steel tanks, and the wine is finished with 8 months of bottle aging before release.
