COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giacomo Grimaldi
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Nebbiolo D'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore by Giacomo Grimaldi is a 2023 red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. It is produced under the Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC appellation. The grapes are sourced from the Valmaggiore vineyard in Vezza d'Alba, located in the Roero district. This vineyard is characterized by its sandy soils, which contribute to a more delicate and aromatic style of Nebbiolo. Giacomo Grimaldi is a producer known for its focus on expressing the unique terroir of the Langhe region through single-vineyard wines, offering a distinct expression of Nebbiolo that stands apart from wines grown on heavier soils.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valmaggiore's sandy soils are a key factor in this wine's elegant profile.
Fact 02
This wine offers a high-quality Nebbiolo experience as an alternative to pricier Barolo and Barbaresco.
Fact 03
The Roero area, where Valmaggiore is located, is known for its unique sandy terroir.
Fact 04
Giacomo Grimaldi focuses on single-vineyard expressions to highlight terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Nebbiolo D'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore begins with a 7-8 day maceration period in temperature-controlled steel vats. Malolactic fermentation is then carried out in barriques, with half of them being new. The wine is subsequently aged for 12 months, with 50% of the aging occurring in French barriques and the other 50% in large casks. This is followed by a final two months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The wine is classified as Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC).
