The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars

The Bruna Grimaldi winery is located in the heart of Grinzane Cavour, the historical home of the Grimaldi family. It is one of the oldest buildings in the town—in fact, when it was first built, there was no town at all. Though Grinzane remains a small village of less than 2,000 people, the winery is now nestled like a hidden gem among other buildings.

Parts of the family still live in the original house, and the winery, located just out back, shows signs of slow but continuous improvements. The newest addition is a designated tasting room, which just finished construction. Other recent investments include a new aging room with controlled temperature and humidity, newer stainless steel vats, and a brand-new destemmer designed specifically for the tough Nebbiolo grapes.

Despite these modern updates, the rest of the winery remains beautifully rustic. Old concrete fermentation vats are built into the walls, large old barrels stand in the aging rooms, and a constantly changing floor tells the story of past expansions.

The family's winemaking style is equally traditional, driven by a philosophy that the greatest tools are time and patience. Simone considers his process to be a natural one, using no additions aside from a small amount of sulfur at bottling. The grapes are generally destemmed and undergo varying amounts of skin maceration, depending on the specific wine. Vinification occurs naturally at a controlled temperature in stainless steel and concrete tanks, and the wines age in mostly used large Slavonian oak or smaller used barrels. The result is a portfolio of wines that express a profound and authentic sense of place.

Lange Arneis DOC

Winemaking: made from 100% Arneis from vineyards that border the Barolo area with high concentration of white limestone. Grapes are harvested by hand then gently pressed, followed by a low temperature fermentation. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It is aged on its lees for a couple of months then bottled at the beginning of spring.

Tasting Note: Purity of fruit takes center stage, with primary notes of white flowers, crisp green apple, and tropical hints of pineapple and banana. A subtle minerality provides a clean lift. The palate is dry and elegant, with a smooth, almost creamy texture from extended time on the fine lees. The bright acidity is well-integrated, leading to a fresh and soft finish. This wine is meant for youthful enjoyment but can develop intriguing complexity with a few years in bottle.

MSRP: ~$30

Dolcetto d’Alba ‘San Martino’ DOC

Winemaking: 100% Dolcetto from vineyards withing Grinzane Cavour. The grapes are destemmed and fermented at low temperatures with light daily punch downs. Malolactic fermentation and aging takes place in 70 year old concrete tanks for a few months. It is then bottles without fining or filtration in the spring while it is still young and fresh.

Tasting Note: Pronounced, straightforward aromas of fresh red fruits like cherry, raspberry, and blueberry, with a subtle vinous character. On the palate, the wine is dry and fruit-forward, with soft, gentle tannins and a pleasant, fresh acidity. Its medium body makes it incredibly versatile and approachable, perfect as a "wine of bread and salami" as Simone claims.

MSRP : ~ $25

Barbera d’Alba ‘Scassa’ DOC

Winemaking: 100% Barbera from areas in Roddi, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, and Sinio. The grapes are harvested by hand then destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a maceration of around 10 days, malolactic fermentation occurs in old concrete tanks. The wine is aged in tonneaux and larger barrels for 12-15 months.

Tasting note: Powerful and concentrated aromas of dark red fruits and sour cherry. Hints of graphite and a fresh, almost menthol note provide complexity and elegance. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with vibrant acidity that is a hallmark of Barbera. The steam-treated barrels add a layer of texture without overt toast notes. It shows excellent structure and a long, clean finish, with a mineral backbone that suggests aging potential.

MSRP: ~ $30

Nebbiolo d’Alba ‘Bonurei’ DOC

Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from vineyard within Roddi, Diano d’Alba, and Sinio. The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed, and then fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a maceration of around 15-20 days. The wine is aged for 12-15 months in tonneaux and larger barrels.

Tasting note: An elegant bouquet of floral notes like rose and violet, layered with delicate red berry fruit and hints of spice. The palate is a fresh, younger expression of Nebbiolo. The tannins are fine-grained and silky, providing a harmonious balance to the wine's structure. It is approachable in its youth while still offering the depth and elegance characteristic of the grape.

MSRP: ~ $30

Barolo ‘Camila’ DOCG

Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo blended from multiple vineyards within Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Roddi, & Serralunga d’Alba. The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a long maceration of 20-30 days. The wine is then aged for 24-30 months in large Slavonian oak and used French tonneaux.

Tasting note: Ample and complex bouquet of red fruits, dried rose petals, licorice, and spices, with ethereal balsamic and tar notes developing with age. This is a gentle and elegant Barolo with fine, structured tannins. The palate is harmonious and expressive, balancing the floral and spicy notes with a deep, earthy core. It has a beautiful structure that can be enjoyed in its youth for its energy, but truly rewards long-term cellaring.

MSRP: ~$55

Barolo Bricco Ambrogio DOCG

Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from the south facing slope of MGA Bricco Ambrogio in Roddi. The slope here is very steep with blue-grey marl soils - a combination of clay and sand with a good presence of limestone. The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and then fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a macerations of 20-30 days. The wine is aged for 24-30 months in large Slavonian oak.

Tasting note: The nose is warm and open, with immediate notes of ripe red fruits, cherry, and cranberry, accompanied by sweet spices and a subtle earthiness. The palate is captivating, with a rich structure and silky, enjoyable tannins. This wine is approachable in its youth, showcasing the forward fruit and sun-drenched character of its Roddi terroir.

MSRP: ~ $60

Barolo Badarina DOCG

Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from the east to south-east facing slope of MGA Badarina in Serralunga d’Alba. This 15 million year old soil is rich with limestone within layers of clay and sandstone. The grapes are harvested by hand and individual plots are kept separate based on soil and exposure. They are destemmed and fermented in temperature controlled tanks with a maceration of about 25-35 days. The wine is aged for 24-30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.

Tasting note: A bouquet of extraordinary complexity. It opens with powerful red fruits and raspberry, followed by savory herbs, balsamic notes, and a distinct mineral character from the limestone soil. This is a Barolo of immense structure. The tannins are prominent and important, but with time, they become polished and refined. There is a strong backbone of acidity and minerality that gives the wine its longevity and power. This is a Barolo built for the long haul, showcasing a quiet, serious energy that will evolve for decades.

MSRP: ~ $70

Barolo Vinga Regnola Badarina DOCG

Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from the officially recognized Vigna Regnola single vineyard within the Badarina MGA. This vineyard is a perfect south to south-east amphitheater made up of limestone-rich white marl soils. This plot is always harvested and vinified separately from the rest of the Badarina vineyard, but is only bottled separately in the best, most expressive vintages. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled open top wood fermenters with a maceration of about 25-35 days. The wine is aged in large Slavonian and used French oak barrels for 24-30 months before bottling.

Tasting note: The bouquet is exceptionally intense and layered. It presents a riper profile than the regular Badarina, with notes of dark cherry and blackcurrant, complemented by savory elements of dried herbs, tobacco, and a profound, chalky minerality. The palate is defined by its structure and tension. It is a full-bodied Barolo with a powerful tannic grip, balanced by a vibrant acidity that drives a very long finish. This wine is built for extended aging, rewarding patience and revealing more nuance over time as the tannins soften and integrate.

MSRP: Special order only.

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