2020 Grimaldi, Bruna - Barolo Badarina (750ml)

The 2020 Grimaldi di Bruno Barolo Badarina delivers a remarkably approachable expression of Nebbiolo, capturing the vintage’s well-documented shift toward brighter acidity and softer early structure. Presented in a standard 750ml bottle, this release opens with layered aromatics of crushed wild strawberry, dried violet, and forest floor, transitioning into a tightly wound core of pomegranate and chalky minerality. Fine-grained tannins wrap around the mid-palate, providing immediate texture while reserving room for further development over the next five to eight years. Serving recommendations call for a brief twenty-minute decant to lift the perfume and integrate any youthful tightness. The wine’s balanced alcohol level and lingering saline finish complement robust regional dishes exceptionally well. Match it with slow-braised beef cheek tagliatelle, wild mushroom risotto with pecorino, aged hard cheeses such as Castelmagno, or herbed roasted pork loin. Keep stored horizontally in a cool environment between 12–14°C (54–57°F) until ready to serve, and pour at cellaring temperature of 16–18°C (61–64°F) to preserve the delicate floral notes.