# Fornaci (Giacomo Grimaldi)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Giacomo Grimaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giacomo-grimaldi.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giacomo-grimaldi-fornaci).

- **Producer:** Giacomo Grimaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Fornaci
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Calcareous-clayey
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines of about 40 years.
- **Vinification:** Maceration of 5 to 7 days at controlled temperature in steel; malolactic fermentation in barrique (25% new). Aged 12 months in French barriques and 2 months in steel before bottling.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera from the half-hectare Fornaci vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, with vines of about 40 years. 14.5% alcohol; 3,500 bottles of 0.75 l.