The 2006 Barolo Riserva Badarina Vigna Regnola is a fine and gracious wine, with deep layers and striking complexity. The style is noticeably bigger and bolder and the quality of the fruit is bright and intense. Dried cherries, red currant, cedar, cinnamon and garden herbs play supporting roles. The finish is layered with dark, velvety texture. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025.
Bruna Grimaldi knew she wanted to make wine at an early age, but her father was content selling fruit. After earning a degree in enology, Giovanni Grimaldi (who inherited the estate from his father Giacomo) handed the estate over to her although he continues to help in the vineyard. Bruna-s family farms 11 hectares of vines for three Barolos and one Barolo Riserva (only in the best vintages).
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