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Producer name:
GRIMALDI
Address:
Via L. Einaudi, 8 Barolo
Owner:
Ferruccio Grimaldi
History:
The estate has belonged to the Grimaldi family since 1930, but Ferruccio Grimaldi, who now manages the estate, started vinifying the grapes of "Le Coste", an historical cru of Barolo, in 1996. Besides Barolo "Le Coste", Ferruccio makes a Dolcetto d'Alba, two Barbere, a Nebbiolo d'Alba, Barolo "Sotto Castello di Novello" and, starting with the 2004 vintage, a Barolo "normale". These wines are now appreciated worldwide.
Year of establishment:
1996
Total annual production/bottles:
50000
Total vineyard extension (hectares):
8.00
Nebbiolo 62%, Barbera 25%, Dolcetto 13%
Planted varietals and extension (hectares):
Barbera -
2.00
Dolcetto -
1.00
Nebbiolo -
5.00
Vine trellising system:
Guyot
Cultivation methods in the vineyard:
Grass is left between the vines
Harvest:
Green Harvest: YES
Harvest period:
Mid September - mid October depending on the vintage
Agronomist:
Ferruccio Grimaldi
Oenologist:
Ferruccio Grimaldi
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