Red

Grignolino

By Alle Tre Colline, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Alle Tre Colline Grignolino

Stainless-steel Grignolino from vines planted in 2002, pale in colour.

Tasting notes

Pale ruby, almost rosé. Small red fruit such as strawberry and raspberry on the nose with a note of green pepper. Fresh on the palate with a dry, well-balanced tannin.

Pairs well with

Pasta, risotto, white meats or fish

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Grignolino
Grape
Grignolino 100%
Production area
Albugnano (AT), 450 m a.s.l.
Soil
Silty-sandy
Exposure
South, south-west
Harvest
Second to third week of September
Vineyard planting
Planted 2002; vertical trellis with traditional Guyot pruning; yield 90 q/ha
Vinification
De-stemming and crushing, then alcoholic fermentation with 5 to 7 days of maceration (depending on the vintage) at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. No ageing.
Serving temperature
14-16 °C

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