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pairing naturally with grilled meats

Fruit tarts with stone fruit or berries harmonize with the Pinot Noir-driven fruit character

lending credibility to an estate that remains under the radar compared to its Priorat neighbors

Neat or over a single large ice cube is the most direct way to appreciate the vodka-cognac interplay — the cold suppresses the alcohol just enough to let the oak and fruit character step forward

Bruna Grimaldi Barolo Badarina Serralunga d'Alba - 2006 pickup-only star aniseBruna Grimaldi Barolo Badarina Serralunga d'Alba 2006 is a 750ml, 100% Nebbiolo Barolo from Piedmont's prestigious Serralunga d'Alba commune, bottled at approximately 14% ABV. Awarded 93 points by Wine Spectator, this mature vintage from the Badarina MGA demonstrates the kind of structured elegance that Serralunga is known for iron framed tannins wrapped around deep cherry and tobacco aromatics, with nearly two decades of bottle age adding complexity.