Mura Mura, `Garibaldi` Grignolino

Country: Italy Region: Piemonte

Varietal: 100% Grignolino

Category: Red Wine Style: Dry

Producer: Mura Mura

Description:
Guido Martinetti, originally planning to follow his father into winemaking, was inspired by an article by Carlo Petrini about traditional ice cream during a visit to Gaja’s vineyard in 2002. Along with his friend Federico Grom, they opened their first gelateria, Grom, in Turin, which became an instant success due to their use of top-quality ingredients. After selling Grom in 2015, they transitioned into winemaking and founded Mura Mura, which
means ‘enjoy life slowly’ in Malagasy, bringing the same dedication to quality. Today, they own vineyards in Costigliole d’Asti, Barbaresco, and Serralunga d’Alba. Their background in farming allied to the marketing skills acquired during their Grom years makes them a unique estate in the world of wine, with their 2021 Barbarescos beginning to showcase their estate's potential.

Grignolino is a rare indigenous grape, native of the Monferrato hills. Wines made from this elusive variety can be too light, but the ‘Garibaldi’, made from a tiny, 0.7-hectare plot on sandy soil on the Costigliole d’Asti estate, combines beautiful aromatics with a surprising depth and structure.

This is an exciting and dynamic estate that in a short space of time has made quite a splash in of the world’s greatest wine regions. Watch this space – they are a star of today and a superstar of tomorrow.

Tasting Notes:
The Grignolino combines the lovely aromatics of the variety with a bit more depth while retaining wonderful balance. The nose shows aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and cream, with hints of cloves and vanilla. On the palate, the tannins are velvety, complementing the wine’s concentration and depth. The finish is long and persistent.