2020 Barolo, Badarina, Bruna Grimaldi, Piedmont, Italy

From the south-east corner of Serralunga, this vineyard came to the domaine from Bruna’s mother’s side in 1999. This is their last plot to harvest, on 10 October in 2020, with the highest section being at 450m. The blood orange note is particularly accentuated this year, but behind there are marvellous floral notes, of Alpine saxifrage and, of course rose. There is still the Serralunga sense of rigour, but Simone’s lightness of touch ensures this is more about detail than power. 

Drink 2028 – 2050

Mark Pardoe, Wine Director, Berry Bros. & Rudd